North Grenville is clearing up some confusion regarding the municipality’s new green bin program.
The program has been in place for just over two weeks, and some residents have already been contacting the municipality over concerns of what the bin can and cannot be used for.
Councillor John Barclay says some of the notable concerns surround what residents are supposed to do with used diapers.
“Whether we can accept diapers, Depends, that kind of thing,” Barclay said. “We’ve had inquiries about that. We’re waiting for a rollout to be completed this month, and in early March we’ll be taking a look and talking with the contractor to see if it’s feasible for that kind of service, and if it is feasible, what the cost is.”
As for what can go in the bin, Barclay lists meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, bones, eggshells, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, bread, cereals, crackers, pasta, beans, rice, seeds and other grains, coffee grounds, filters, tea bags cookies, chips, popcorn, nuts, cooking oils, lard, shortening, fat, butter, pet food, salad dressings, mayonnaise, vinegar, sauces, gravy, and dips
Accepted non-food items include small animal beddings, BBQ ashes, fireplace ash, dryer lint, contents from vacuum canister, butcher paper meat wrap, food soiled paper towels, napkins, parchment or wax paper, food-soiled pizza and cereal boxes, wood chips/sawdust, microwave paper popcorn bags, paper cups, plates, muffin wrappers, pet fur, hair, feathers, dog waste and cat litter. sugar, flour and potato paper bags.
At this time, diapers, menstrual products, garbage, plastics leaf and yard waste, recyclable materials, as well as clothing and textiles are not accepted.
Barclay says despite confusion, the program has been overall positive.
“People are really engaged with it, we’ve been receiving lots of questions and it’s been great,” Barclay said. “I can tell you I spoke with the Director of Public Works, and she says so far, we’re collecting and taking three tons of organic waste per day to the processing centre.”
Barclay also asks residents to keep their bins curbside on the day of collection, so it can be easily accessed by drivers.
If you have any more questions about the program, Barclay says you can refer to the municipality’s website.