Food and yard waste isn't garbage.
About a third of an average household’s garbage is food.
When food and yard waste end up in the landfill, they generate methane – a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Composting food scraps, yard waste and other organic material like napkins, tea bags, coffee grinds and house plants is important. It reduces the amount of garbage we produce, reduces greenhouse gases and creates compost for local gardens and farms.
Reduce
Use the Love Food Hate Waste resource for easy solutions like meal planning, learning to properly store your food so it lasts longer and tips to use up leftovers.
Where to drop off compost and yard waste
Household compost can be dropped off at both of Whistler's waste depots year-round. Yard waste can be dropped off at the Function Junction and Nesters depot in the specific bin from April to November. The yard waste bin is removed once there is snow in the valley and the removal date will be announced in the advisories section. Learn more about Whistler's waste depots.
Commercial and strata properties have separate regulations around compost, recycling and landfill waste collection.
Likewise, commercial landscapers must drop off yard waste at the Waste Transfer Station in the Callaghan Valley.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler also offers a free FireSmart community chipper program for woody debris in the summer months. Learn more.