Large-Scale/Municipal
Applicable to ➔ Pre-approved municipal customers only
Acceptable Materials
01. Leaf & Yard Waste
This disposal site accepts only municipal and commercial leaf and yard waste.
This site does not accept
- Standard waste
- Food waste or organics
- Recyclables
- For disposal of other waste materials or recyclables, please visit peelregion.ca or check the capabilities of our other locations.
Acceptable and Unacceptable Compost Materials List
Food
| Waste Type | Acceptable/Unacceptable | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Grease and fat (labelled bottles) | Acceptable | Small quantities only; bottles must be labelled |
| Pasta and rice | Acceptable | |
| Sauces and gravies | Acceptable | |
| Gum | Acceptable | |
| Bread, grains, cereals, flour | Acceptable | |
| Coffee filters and grounds | Acceptable | |
| Corn cobs and husks | Acceptable | |
| Dairy products | Acceptable | |
| Eggs and eggshells | Acceptable | |
| Fruits and vegetables | Acceptable | |
| Pumpkins | Acceptable | |
| Meat, fish, shellfish and bones | Acceptable | |
| Nuts and shells | Acceptable | |
| Pet food | Acceptable | |
| Salads and dressings | Acceptable | |
| Tea bags | Acceptable | |
| Pasta and rice | Acceptable |
Paper Products
| Waste Type | Acceptable/Unacceptable | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Parchment paper, butcher paper, waxed paper | Acceptable | |
| Paper bags (flour, sugar and potato) | Acceptable | |
| Paper plates and cups | Acceptable | No polystyrene foam or plastic coated paper |
| Paper-only takeout containers | Acceptable | |
| Paper towels and tissues | Acceptable | |
| Paper egg cartons and other molded paper containers | Acceptable | |
| Shredded paper | Acceptable | |
| Soiled pizza boxes | Acceptable | |
| Damp and soiled newspaper and flyers | Acceptable | |
| Microwave popcorn bags | Unacceptable | |
| Paper ice cream containers | Unacceptable | |
| Take-out paper cold beverage cups | Unacceptable |