Green Bins for Condominiums and Commercial Waste
Organic recycling, AKA food and yard waste, has been a requirement for condominiums, commercial buildings, and other organizations in Calgary since November 1, 2017. We have kept our focus on providing the best organic waste collection and pickup services for organizations, no matter their size. We are proud to offer the largest selection of green bins in the city with customized service schedules that make sense for your building and organizational needs.
Green Bin Options
We have the largest selection of green bins in Calgary, and are currently the only waste management company offering front-loader bins to keep up with volume and optimize your garbage room setup. Whatever your needs are, we have something for you. Our waste management team is ready to help assess your needs and provide a quote.
Green Bin Totes:
Organic recycling totes are available in four sizes and can be used in various combinations for completely customizeable organic waste solutions. We will work with you to ensure that the number of bins and frequency of pickups are optimized based on the volume of waste and the availability of space.
95 gallon
(360 litres)
64 gallon
(240 litres)
32 gallon
(120 litres)
12 gallon
(45 litres)
Front-Load Bins:
The Garbage Good Guys / Environmental 360 Solutions are the first in Calgary to offer larger bins for the collection of organic waste. These green bins can be collected with a front-load truck, creating new opportunities and more flexibility with pick up schedules.
2 cubic yards
(1,500 litres)
1 cubic yard
(750 litres)
What Goes in the Green Bin?
Green bins are for organic recycling, also known as food and yard waste. By knowing what is accepted as organic waste you will be able to get the most from your organics recycling program. We will provide resources and work with you to ensure your residents, employees and customers know what goes in the green bin.
YES – Put It In
These items are all acceptable:
All Food (raw or cooked)
- fruit & vegetables
- skins, peels, pits & seeds
- meat, fish, shellfish & poultry
- shells, bones, & fat
- eggs & eggshells
- dairy products
- bread, pasta, & grains
- baked goods
- chips, popcorn, snacks & candy
- cooking oil & grease
Yard Waste
- leaves, cones & twigs
- fruits & flowers
- branches, clippings & prunings
- grass & weeds
- garden soil & mulch
Used Paper Products
- paper plates
- cardboard food containers
- pizza boxes
- teabags, coffee filters & grinds
- used napkins & tissue
- wooden utensils
Pet Waste
- animal feces
- kitty litter
- bedding from cages
- food, bones & treats
Other Natural, Untreated Organic Products
NO – DO NOT Put In
These items are not accepted:
Treated Materials
Organic materials that have been processed or treated with chemicals are not acceptable.
- NO clothing, linens or fabric
- NO cushions or pillows
- NO furniture
- NO stained or painted wood
- NO pressure-treated wood
- NO manufactured wood products
- NO plywood, particleboard or MDF
Diapers & Hygiene Products
Hygiene products may contain plastic, chemicals or other contaminants and are not accepted in the green bins.
- NO diapers or baby wipes
- NO tampons or applicators
- NO sanitary napkins or menstrual pads
- NO cotton balls or swabs
- NO makeup wipes or sponges
Plastic & Compostable Plastic
Other than compostable bags and liners, all other “compostable plastic” products are not acceptable.
- NO plastic bags
- NO plastic containers
- NO plastic cups
- NO plastic bottles
- NO styrofoam
- NO plastic cutlery
- NO plastic plates
Even if they say “compostable” or “biodegradable”!