Compostable Materials

Includes Kitchen, Untreated Lumber and Yard Waste

vegetable scraps
  • No Tipping Fee
  • Accepted at GlenTay, Stanleyville and Maberly Waste Site

Including compost in regular bagged garbage is not permitted under the Waste Disposal, Composting and Recycling By-Law:

Home Composting Program

The Township encourages residents to compost household and garden waste at home. It is a great way to reduce your household garbage. Composting can reduce your household waste by fifty percent.

Composters are available for purchase at the Municipal Office for $50.00 each.

Waste Site Composting

In addition to home composting, Glen Tay, Stanleyville and Maberly Waste Sites accept compostable materials.

Please see below for a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.

Acceptable Items Banner
  • Food waste (fruit, vegetables, bread)
  • Serviettes, paper towels, tissues
  • Sawdust, shaving, wood chips
  • Leaves & grass clippings (out of the bag)
  • Plants
  • Dryer lint
Unacceptable Items Banner
  • Meat
  • Grease
  • Oil

Contact Us

Municipal Office
217 Harper Road,
Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6

Phone: 613-267-5353
Toll-Free: 1-800-810-0161
Email Us

Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays.

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