FAQs
- Garden waste
- Bread
- Dairy
- Fruit & vegetables
- Meat
- Bones
- Seafood
- Egg shells
- Prunings
- Leaves
- Lawn clippings
- Soiled cardboard (i.e., pizza box)
- Soiled newspaper
- Soiled paper towels
- Serviettes & tissues
1. What can go in my FOGO green-lidded bin?
FOGO stands for Food Organics Garden Organics. If it doesn’t live or grow, it's not FOGO. Only use certified compostable liners (these are provided free of charge by the City).
Accepted items
Plus small amounts of:
2. How often is the FOGO bin emptied?
The lime green-lidded FOGO bins are emptied weekly.