Community Composting is Coming to Carmacks

• Start Date: September 2024

• What You Can Compost: Fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, and small branches), and other organic materials.
• What You Cannot Compost: Meat, dairy products, oils, pet waste, and other non-organic materials.

• Collection Schedule: Initially, transfer station bins will be available at the VoC Regional Solid Waste Facility during operational hours for organic waste drop-off.

• Composting Bins: Each household will receive a complimentary composting bin. Distribution of bins will begin in August. Further details regarding bin collection will be provided soon.
• Educational Workshops: To ensure everyone is comfortable and informed about composting, we will be holding a series of workshops throughout August and September. These workshops will cover the basics of composting, tips for successful composting, and the benefits of reducing organic waste.\

• Environmental Impact: By composting, we can significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for local gardens and green spaces.
• Community Health: Reducing waste helps keep our community clean and healthy, contributing to a better quality of life for all residents.
• Cost Savings: Lowering the volume of waste sent to landfills can reduce municipal waste management costs, ultimately saving taxpayer money.

Get Involved:
We encourage all residents to participate in this new program and help us create a greener, cleaner Village of Carmacks. For more information, please visit our website or contact the Village Office.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in making Carmacks a more sustainable community.
Sincerely,
Matthew Cybulski CAO