• Green Bin to Win Task 4

    November 22 to 28, 2023

    Which communication tool or resource has been the most helpful in helping you navigate the Green Bin? Some examples include Brantford.ca/Greenbin, social media messages, recycle coach app, green bin videos, newspaper articles etc.

    Contest details

    We’re celebrating the launch of the new green bin program with Brantford’s Green Bin to Win contest! It’s easy – just show us the positive impact residents like you are making on our environment by properly using your green bins fo...

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    JeffV007

    2 years ago

    Facebook and city green bin resource page

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    Katferr

    2 years ago

    Reference sheet!

    Reference sheet!

    The reference sheet that came with the green bin has been the most useful resources for us!
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    Sheri

    2 years ago

    Attended a Green bin meeting at BPL and learned so much! Also using the list that came with the green bin. Sheri

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    Deborah

    2 years ago

    The flyer that came with the green bin was great. The website had more information as well. I’m hoping to see more green bins on the curbs

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    BuddyDog

    2 years ago

    I put the what can go in pamphlet on the refrigerator so it is easy to see what can go in while making meals.

  • Green Bin to Win Task 3

    November 15 to 21, 2023

    Tell us one thing you’ve been surprised to learn can go into the green bin. Review what goes in and what stays out of the Green Bin at Brantford.ca/GreenBin.

    Contest details

    We’re celebrating the launch of the new green bin program with Brantford’s Green Bin to Win contest! It’s easy – just show us the positive impact residents like you are making on our environment by properly using your green bins for organic waste. Each week, a new task will be announced and residents can...

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    Ginger2011

    2 years ago

    Pet waste

    I am surprised that waste from my bunny cage has not been approved to go in. It really surprises me that the green bin has different rules from my composter!

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    Samantha Rivera

    2 years ago

    Parchment paper

    Parchment paper

    Surprised to Know parchment paper go In the green bin ,good to learn something new with this program
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    cfarrell

    2 years ago

    Pizza boxes

    Pizza boxes

    Moma Mia! we can break down pizza boxes and put them in the green bin I didn't know that until I read it online.
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    Casey

    2 years ago

    Grease, bones, and paper towels!

    So glad I can put grease, bones and paper towels into the green bin!

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    Henriette Snyder

    2 years ago

    I was shocked to learn my tim Horton coffee cups minus the lids can go in my green bin!

  • Green Bin to Win Task 2

    November 8 to 14, 2023

    Send in a photo of your green bin set out for collection with organic material in it AND tell us what time your green bin should be set out on the curb on collection day. Review what goes in and what stays out of the Green Bin at Brantford.ca/GreenBin.

    Contest details

    We’re celebrating the launch of the new green bin program with Brantford’s Green Bin to Win contest! It’s easy – just show us the positive impact residents like you are making on our environment by properly usin...

    CLOSED: Task 2 of the Green Bin to Win contest has concluded.

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    Laura Kelly Ritter

    2 years ago

    Putting out the green bin before 7am

    Putting out the green bin before 7am

    This makes everything easier
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    Lu

    2 years ago

    So glad to have the green bin!!

    So glad to have the green bin!!

    We have more in the green bin, way less in the garbage and it's at the curb by 7am!
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    J_poljanski

    2 years ago

    Out by 7:00am!

    Out by 7:00am!

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    gorgeous

    2 years ago

    The green bin must be place at the curb before 7 a. m. On your day of collection , for our street it's tuesday.

    The green bin must be place at the curb before 7 a. m. On your day of collection , for our street it's tuesday.

    Mine is one in the back out of the 2 bins
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    Brantwood

    2 years ago

    Great Green Bin #2

    Great Green Bin #2

    It should be kept out by 7am
  • Green Bin to Win Task 1

    November 1 to 7, 2023

    Send in a photo of your kitchen catcher set-up in your home with household-kitchen organic material in it. Use the "ideas" tool below to add your photo and caption. Review what goes in and what stays out of the Green Bin at Brantford.ca/GreenBin.

    Contest details

    We’re celebrating the launch of the new green bin program with Brantford’s Green Bin to Win contest! It’s easy – just show us the positive impact residents like you are making on our environment by properly using your...

    CLOSED: Task 1 of the Green Bin to Win contest has concluded.

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    gorgeous

    2 years ago

    Go Green...  Added 2 green bins in our house ☺

    Go Green... Added 2 green bins in our house ☺

    One green bin under sink for organic material, papaer towel, general paper stuff and one big one to collect left over food ,big pizza boxes etc. Additionally to collect kitchen stuff in this one after 2-3 days so no smell in kitchen too. Happy me and Happy environment too. Love it 👍❤
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    Vic

    2 years ago

    Sort into a green bin,blue box, brown bag,or garbage bag.

    Sort into a green bin,blue box, brown bag,or garbage bag.

    Keep it on the counter for easy access
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    Ligiapsims

    2 years ago

    Loving the organic bin!

    Loving the organic bin!

    Ready to keep collecting all the organic waste!
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    Pal & Jude

    2 years ago

    Finally it's here!!our whole family loves this program and it's definitely a great way to teach our children how to reduce the kitchen waste

    Finally it's here!!our whole family loves this program and it's definitely a great way to teach our children how to reduce the kitchen waste

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    LauraWilfrid

    2 years ago

    So excited to have composting bins in Brantford and to cut back on household garbage.

    So excited to have composting bins in Brantford and to cut back on household garbage.