Green Bin Organics

•  Meat, poultry, shellfish and bones
• Egg, cheese and other dairy products
• Table scraps and plate scrapings
• Fruits and vegetables
• Bread, dough, pasta and grains
• Coffee grounds, filters and teabags

• Kitchen paper towels
• Paper bags
• Greasy pizza boxes (not accepted in Blue Box)
• coated paper take-out containers (ie. French fry boxes)
• paper napkins and waxed cardboard
• uncoated paper cups, plates and carry-out trays (no lids, straws or creamers - take-out coffee cups are not compostable)

• Meat wrapped in paper is allowed

• Barbeque ashes
• Batteries
• Burlap
• Butcher paper
• Coated/plastic take-out containers
• Cork
• Cups and utensils
• Diapers
• Dryer lint
• Foam packaging

• Foil, wire and rubber bands
• Glass bottles or jars
• Grease and liquids
• Latex/plastic gloves
• Leaf and yard waste
• Medicines/vitamins
• Metal
• Painted/treated wood
• Paper dairy cartons
• Paper soiled with cleaning products
• Pet feces or litter/bedding

• Plastic plates
• Plastic wrap
• Product baskets and netting
• Restroom tissues
• Rhubarb leaves
• Sanitary products
• Single-use coffee containers
• Take-out cups
• Tubs or bottles
• Vacuum cleaner bags
• Wild game carcasses 

 You cannot use plastic bags of any kind in your kitchen catcher or green bin that does not display the Certified Compostable logo. 

Bags with the below Certified Compostable logos are accepted.

Biodegradable bags, Oxo-biodegradable bags and recyclable bags are not compostable and will not be collected.

How do I get a green bin?

If you have just moved into a new home and need a green bin, please email us or call 613-967-3275 for a service number. Once you have a service number, green bins can be picked up free-of-charge from the City's Operations Centre at 31 Wallbridge Cres., Belleville.

Your green bin is the property of the City of Belleville and is assigned to your residence. Your green bins should stay with the home when you move.

Damaged or broken green bins

If your green bin gets damaged or cracks under normal use, please email us or call 613-967-3275 to get a service number and arrange for a replacement.  Once you have a service number, your damaged/broken green bin can be exchanged free-of-charge for a new bin at the City's Operations Centre. Please bring your broken bin with you.

Lost or stolen green bin

Write your address on your green bin when you receive it to help deter theft. We do not replace lost or stolen green bins.

Is my residence eligible for the green bin program?

Typically, residences that receive curbside garbage and recycling service are eligible for the green bin program. High-rise apartments, condos and other multi-family dwellings may not be eligible for the green bin service. To verify if you can participate in the green bin program, please email us or call 613-967-3275.

When is my green bin collected?

Your green bin organic waste will be collected weekly on your scheduled pickup day. Place your bin out weekly even if it's not full.

Do I need to put a bag tag on my green bin?

There is no additional charge for this service and no bag tag is required for the green bin.

What do I do with my green bin when I move?

Please leave your green bin and kitchen catcher behind when you move. The green bin is assigned to the civic address, not the property owner. If the previous owner did not leave the green bin or kitchen catcher at your new residence, please email us online or call 613-967-3275 for a service number.

Can I use a plastic bag to line the green bin so I don't have to clean it?

We encourage you to save money by not using a liner in your kitchen catcher and washing it out on a regular basis. If you prefer to use plastic bag liners, they must be certified compostable plastic bags. Look for one of these symbols:

How do I prevent bugs/pests/my green bin from smelling bad?

Here are some tips to prevent bugs or animals from getting into your green bin and how to minimize any odour:

• Ensure that your green bin is securely latched with no contents sticking out
• Place your green bin at the curb every week, even if it's not full
• Place your green bin at the curb the morning of your collection day (not the night before)
• Rinse your green bin and kitchen catcher regularly
• Line the bottom of your green bin and kitchen catcher with newspaper, cardboard, paper egg cartons or paper towels to help absorb liquids
• Freeze meat, fish and bones before putting them in your green bin for collection

Can I put pumpkins in my green bin?

Pumpkins should be left whole and placed beside the Green Bin for collection. Do not stuff in the Green Bin as it will be too heavy and not collected. The pumpkin cannot be giant, over 80 pounds. Remember to remove any candles or non-organics.

Pumpkins can also be dropped off at the Leaf & Yard Depot at 75 Wallbridge Crescent.