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COMPOSTING: ד”סב

Why and How to Start?
To our dear children ש’’ומע

Importance of Composting
All table scraps go into the compost. By composting, you reduce the amount of
waste you need to throw away. This means fewer garbage bags to take out and less
bad odors in the house. Additionally, by separating organic materials from
other waste, you reduce bad odors in your kitchen trash can.
!הבר החלצה
How to Compost ?
To compost effectively, it’s important to follow a few simple steps: to your
• Sorting at the source: Separate food waste from recyclables and household
garbage. fresh
• Identifying compostable materials: Commonly composted materials include table
scraps, fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, dead leaves,
and brown paper. beginnings!
• Using compost bins: Place compostable materials in compostable bags and
!ay it
then into the brown bins provided by the borough. !ay it
If your bin is too small, the borough can provide you with a larger one.
Visit the Service Court (600, avenue de la Gare-de-triage, H2V 0A8) or call 311. blossom

In Outremont, compost collection is on Thursday each week. with

FOOD WASTE
bounty!

GUIDELINES AND MATERIALS ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT
BEST PRACTICES — Raw, cooked or spoiled food ACCEPTED החלצהו הכרב חלשתו“
— Wash the bin with vinegar or — Cold ash from untreated — Recyclable materials
sprinkle baking soda to prevent burnt wood — Hot ashes ”ךידי ישעמ לכב
odours and insects — Paper straws — Wood and cork
— Use compostable bags — Paper/cardboard packaging — Metal, glass and plastic
— Keep the bin in a cool place to soiled with food residues — Wax
avoid odours — Wooden utensils and covers, — Diapers and pet litter
— Avoid putting liquids in the bin toothpicks, chopsticks — Liquids
and wooden stir sticks — Crystal, porcelain, ceramics
IF IT’S EDIBLE, — Pet food — Fabrics
IT’S COMPOSTABLE! — Chewing gum
AND EVEN MORE… The Austerlitz Family

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