Green Bin & Composting

What goes in the Green Bin

Waste Management Survey

The City has launched an online survey as part of its Solid Waste Management Master Plan to gather public opinion on the current Waste Management Program and to contribute to the future direction of waste minimization in Hamilton for the next 25 years.

Blue "Take the survey" button

  • Baked goods and cereals
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs and eggshells
  • Fish, meat and bones
  • Fruit (stickers removed)
  • Nuts and shells
  • Pasta, potatoes, rice and grains
  • Vegetables (plastic wrap, rubber bands and labels removed)
  • Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags
  • Paper napkins, towels and tissues
  • Paper plates and coffee cups