Days of Operation for Northfield's Compost Site Extended

Northfield residents may take all yard waste, including brush, branches and shrubbery to the city compost site during scheduled hours. Limb size must be less than six inches in circumference. Finished compost is also available for pickup at the site. Businesses and contractors should contact the Streets and Parks Division for information about commercial yard waste disposal.

The compost site is located between Northfield and Dundas on Armstrong Road, just south of Sechler Park.

Days and hours of operation

• April 5 - Nov. 20, 2016
• Monday - Closed
• Tuesday - Friday 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. (or sunset)
• Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (or sunset)
• Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (or sunset)

The Compost Site does not have lights. If sunset occurs before the closing time, the site will close due to darkness.

City staff will pick up leaves curbside fit he following requirements are met:

• Leaves must be in a compostable brown paper bag.
• Bags are available at a variety of stores
• Two local vendors are Menards and Ace Hardware
• Bags must be tagged with a proper DSI tag
• City staff tags can be purchased at Econo Foods for $2.00
• Leaves will be picked up on the same day as your scheduled garbage pickup
• City staff will pick up leaves through November 11, 2016.

Organic Composting

Collect food and non-recyclable paper from your kitchen and place them into biodegradable bags and bring them out to the Compost Site during regular hours.

All food products can be recycled including fruit, vegetables, bread, cereal, dairy, meat (including bones), coffee grounds, filters and tea bags. Non-recyclable paper includes paper towels, plates, napkins, and pizza boxes.

Items not acceptable: plastic bags, styrofoam, glass, metal, diapers and pet waste.

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