Comments on: Green Bins Have Arrived

By: Ktown Andy

Ktown Andy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:48:26 +0000

I think it’s great. Seriously, between the blue and grey bins, and these new green bins, there is very little that goes in our garbage.

However, I was browsing Toronto’s green bin info, and they can use regular grocery bags to line the kitchen bins, and they are also permitted to recycle diapers and other sanitary products, and also pet waste and litter. I wonder why the discrepancy? I guess they are processed at different plants, differently equipped?

By: Harvey Kirkpatrick

Harvey Kirkpatrick — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:59:15 +0000

@erika Pet food is suitable, but from what I understand pet waste should not be going in your green bin.
@bryan We have a backyard composter as well, but meat and pizza boxes don’t get added to it. Plus over the winter, I find it fills up way too fast so the Green Bin will play a huge role in that respect. Hopefully you’ll be able to find a use for yours.

By: erika

erika — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:04:11 +0000

I was so excited when I got home and saw our green bin in our driveway! Ok, one questions though. I have a guinea pig and we use shavings in her cage. Can these go in the green bin if there is poop and pee in them? Guinea pigs are vegetarians by the way ;) Thanks, Erika.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:34:15 +0000

They are a great idea, but I don’t have that much faith in Kingston’s ability (both the residents and the city) to make it work. Will most people really use these things?

I’m not going to, but only because I don’t have anything to put in it. We have a pair of composters in our backyard – one for kitchen waste, and one for yard/dog waste – and that takes care of everything, for us.

By: Tommy Vallier

Tommy Vallier — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:47:54 +0000

I’m out in the west end and haven’t seen a bin anywhere out here yet… Seems like they’re starting in the middle and working outwards.

I can’t wait for mine. We’re already a 1-bag-per-week house… But I’d like to start buying the smaller bags instead of the large ones.

And PS, I’m torn on the whole hairball thing… We spot them occastionally too… and we have no cat. ;)

By: Danielle Lennon

Danielle Lennon — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:28:56 +0000

I agree, that sticker seems silly and the magnet doesn’t offer any information. Perhaps the sticker can be placed on the small bin (which most people will probably keep hidden anyway). Either way, the green bin is a welcome addition to our recycling program in Kingston. I think people are going to see a real difference on garbage day.

PS I’m sure it’s your cat and not your wife leaving all that hair.

By: Tyffanie Morgan

Tyffanie Morgan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:11:02 +0000

I can’t believe that Pizza Boxes can be composted too! It’s GREAT!