Compostable Materials
Includes Kitchen, Untreated Lumber and Yard Waste

- 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:
- Waste Disposal, Composting and Recycling
- Waste Disposal, Composting and Recycling Amendment #1
- Waste Disposal, Composting and Recycling Amendment #2
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.
- Food waste (fruit, vegetables, bread)
- Serviettes, paper towels, tissues
- Sawdust, shaving, wood chips
- Leaves & grass clippings (out of the bag)
- Plants
- Dryer lint
- 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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