City of Lloydminster to conduct organic green cart contamination inspections
Lloydminster, AB/SK – Starting February 17, 2025, the City of Lloydminster will begin implementing contamination inspections on organic waste carts to improve waste diversion efforts and reduce organic waste contamination.
Inspections will be conducted at random and will apply only to organic waste carts. GFL Environmental Inc. staff members, wearing visible uniforms, will inspect the contents of the carts to identify contaminants. Carts found to contain contaminants will not be collected, and residents will be responsible for removing the contaminants before the next scheduled pickup.
Contaminated organic waste is not just an individual issue—it affects the entire community. Since November 2022, more than 1,511 tonnes of organic waste have been redirected to the landfill instead of being composted due to contamination. A single non-compostable item can compromise an entire load, reducing composting efficiency, increasing disposal costs and shortening the landfill’s lifespan. Proper waste sorting is essential to maintaining a sustainable and cost-effective waste management system.
For more information about proper waste sorting, visit Lloydminster.ca/Organics.
Accepted Items:
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Bones |
Egg shells |
Produce |
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Bread |
Fish |
Rice |
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Cat litter |
Grass clippings |
Sawdust |
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Coffee grounds and filters |
Grease |
Shells |
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Cold ashes |
Leaves |
Shredded paper |
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Cooking oils |
Meat |
Soap |
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Corks |
Pet waste (bagged, small amounts) |
Tea bags |
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Dairy products |
Food-saturated cardboard |
Tissue |
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Dryer lint |
Popcorn bags |
Wax paper |
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Wood (small pieces) |
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| “Our top priority as the waste management team is to divert as much waste from going to our landfill as possible. By ensuring that only accepted materials go into organic carts, we can significantly reduce organic contamination, extend the lifespan of our landfill, and help avoid increased waste management costs for the entire community. Reducing contamination is a team effort, and every resident’s contribution makes a difference.” Johan Jones, Manager of Waste and Environment Programs, City of Lloydminster |
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City of Lloydminster
4420 50 Avenue, Lloydminster
AB/SK, T9V 0W2
Phone: 780-875-6184
Fax: 780-871-8345
Email: info@lloydminster.ca