Green Bin Delivery and First Collection

Green Bins are being delivered to Walkerton residents next week - September 14-18, 2026! 

First Collection Dates:

• Walkerton West (West of Yonge Street and Valleyside Drive) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026
• Walkerton East (East of Yonge Street) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Green Bins will be collected on a weekly basis along with your regular curbside garbage collection.

View a video where Mayor Chris Peabody shares information on acceptable items that can be placed in the Green Bins, where to purchase bin liners/bags, and pick up schedules.

Green Bin Bags/Bin Liners

Bags and bin liners must be biodegradable certified with the BPI Compostable Logo, otherwise they will not be collected. Bags must be tied for pick up and placed inside the green bin. Loose material and non-certified bags will not be collected.

The following participating businesses offer bags that you can purchase to line your Green Bin: 

• Bruce Sales Service/APC (Hanover and Chesley)
• Kaufman's Independent
• Walkerton Foodland
• Walkerton Home Hardware
• Young's Home Hardware (Walkerton)
• Walkerton Timber Mart

What Items Can Be Put in Your Green Bin?

Accepted Items:

• Food Waste
  Grease and fat (small volumes), bread, grains, cereals, grain products, coffee filters and grounds, tea bags, corn cobs and husks, nuts and shells, vegetables, fruits, salads and dressings, Halloween pumpkins, eggs and eggshells, meat, fish, shellfish and bones, gravies and sauces, dairy products, pet food.
• Other Items
  Cold wood ashes, dryer lint, feathers, hair, house plants, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, chopsticks, sawdust.
• Paper Products
  Paper-only containers, paper-only bags, wax/parchment paper, microwave popcorn bags, paper bags, paper cups, paper plates, paper-only takeout containers, paper towels, tissues, paper egg
  cartons, fast food drink containers.
• Approved Bags/Bin Liners
  BPI-Certified compostable bags only and must have the BPI Compostable Logo, otherwise it will not be collected. Bags MUST be tied for pickup.

Not Accepted Items:

• Glass, metal, aluminum, Styrofoam, diapers, sanitary products, medical waste, human or pet waste, hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries), cigarette butts, packaging/wrappers/ chip bags, twist ties and elastics, textiles (fabric, leather, vinyl), rocks, stone and brick.

Visit our Green Bins webpage for more information on the Green Bin program.