City of Calgary commercial food and yard waste
Food and yard waste collection services
The City's commercial food and yard waste service accepts the same materials as the Green Cart program and meets the requirements of the commercial food and yard waste bylaw.
Certified compostable bags only
Use only certified compostable bags, paper liners or paper yard waste bags. All certified compostable bags will have these logos on the box:
Look for these logos on your compostable bags.
Do not use plastic bags for your food and yard waste.
Cleanliness of your bin(s) and enclosure area
You are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness for your collection container. To keep your bins clean and to reduce odors see our tips for bin and cart maintenance.
Food and yard waste items we accept
| All food (raw and cooked) | |
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| Plate scrapings |  |
| Meat, fish, shellfish and bones |  |
| Fruits and vegetables |  |
| Bread, noodles, rice, beans and grains |  |
| Eggshells and dairy products |  |
| Jams, sauces, salad dressings |  |
| Pastries, cookies |  |
| Nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn and candy |  |
| Paper plates and napkins |  |
| Coffee filters and tea bags |  |
| Paper hand towels |  |
| Plants and weeds | |
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| Branches and prunings Pieces should be smaller than 1.25 metres (4ft.) and 15 cm (6") in diameter. |
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| Grass clippings and sod |  |
| Leaves and cones all conifers - pine, spruce, etc.) |
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| Garden soil, sand and untreated mulch |  |
| Dog waste and kitty litter (all varieties) | |
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| Animal bedding (e.g. from pet cages) Must be collected in a certified compostable bag or paper bag. |
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| Pet fur, hair or feathers |  |
| Pet food and treats (including rawhide bones and birdseed)s all conifers - pine, spruce, etc.) |
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| Other items | |
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| Cold barbeque or fireplace ashes Must be collected in a certified compostable bag or paper bag. |
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Untreated lumber Wood must be free of nails, screws, etc. |
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| Wood shavings/sawdust Must be collected in a certified compostable bag or paper bag. |
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| Wooden popsicle sticks, chopsticks and toothpicks |  |
| Fats, oil and grease | |
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Cooking oil If you have large commercial quantities of fats, oils, and grease, it must be disposed of separately from your food and yard waste service. The City of Calgary does not collect commercial quantities of grease. You can find a third-party provider for grease disposal at greencalgary.org.
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