City Invites Restaurants To Participate In Community Green Bin Initiative
/The City of Peterborough invites restaurants and food-generating businesses within the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area to participate in the organic waste diversion program, a community Green Bin initiative.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Launched on Oct. 31, 2023, the City’s Green Bin program, with about 28,000 households, started an organic waste collection service. According to a press release, the service has significantly increased waste diversion from landfill. The organics collection is being extended to the commercial sector to further strengthen Peterborough’s sustainability efforts.
The Phase 2 project starts with approximately 25 voluntary participants, primarily restaurants in the downtown and surrounding areas, with the potential inclusion of other food-generating establishments. This focused approach allows the City to refine collection methods, address logistical considerations and optimize service routes before broader expansion, as stated by the City.
According to the City, by participating, businesses can:
Reduce garbage volumes
Keep food out of the landfill
Cut greenhouse gas emissions
Turn food scraps into compost and valuable resources
Demonstrate environmental leadership
Support Peterborough’s sustainability goals
