A large share of the waste that arrives at the landfill is organic, including food scraps, yard trimmings, junk wood, wastepaper, and textiles. As these materials decompose, they produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas and key contributor to climate change. Composting is an easy and effective way to divert this kind of waste from the landfill while offering many other benefits.
Taking advantage of natural processes, composting transforms organic waste into rich nutrients that can be used to feed gardens and lawns.
As part of our environmental initiatives, the City is making composting more accessible by offering bins at a reduced price and providing opportunities to learn more about composting at home. Embracing composting is an important step toward a circular economy and a more sustainable community.
Both Backyard and Worm composting bins are currently available for purchase in the Service Center at City Hall for the reduced price of $50+HST.
Please note that there is a limit of one bin or kit per household, and that they are available only to residents of the City of Fredericton. Find out if your address is within city limits.
Composting Workshops
To help you start your composting journey, the City is providing workshop opportunities where you can learn the ins and outs of composting and return home feeling confident to start right away. Read below for more information on our workshops and to find out which composting method is best suited for you!
Did you know?
The City of Fredericton is also hard at work implementing a wide range of its own environmental initiatives, including climate change adaptation and energy and emission reduction.
Learn more about our environmental initiatives
The Capital Region Service Commission Landfill captures some of the methane it produces and uses it to generate electricity, preventing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from escaping into the atmosphere as well as reducing the odour of the landfill.
