Guide to Waste Reduction

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Reducing your household waste while helping the environment is two of the many reasons why recycling is an important ‘green’ practice.  The Town partners with the Fredericton Region Solid Waste which operates a region-wide recycling program which brings in more than 5,800 tonnes of recyclable material per year.

RECYCLING PROGRAM

• WHY IS RECYCLING SO IMPORTANT? Recycling our waste products produces many benefits for our community and the environment. Through our efforts, we can reduce the amount of solid waste that requires disposal at the sanitary landfill. Recycling saves energy and reduces the air and water pollution associated with the manufacturing process.

• ​YOU CAN RECYCLE: Corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspapers (flyers, advertisements, etc.), plastic shopping bags (remove cash register tapes),magazines and glossy paper (brochures, pamphlets, etc.), catalogues, paperback books, telephone books, refundable beverage containers, metal cans, boxboard - cereal etc., no glass, waxed cardboard or non-recyclable plastic.
• THE OROMOCTO RECYCLING DEPOT!  Three depots are located within the Town for your convenience (Atlantic Superstore- Oromocto Mall, Freeman's Convenience - Waasis Road West and MacLaren Avenue - behind Fire Hall).

PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE RECYCLING HOTLINE AT 453-9938.

SPRING LEAF PROGRAM  

In an effort to divert the volume of waste materials from the landfill, The Town of Oromocto will offer a leaf curbside collection of all residential households in early May of each year.

The dates for the curbside pickup will be advertised in the monthly Recreation & Tourism Guide and the Town's social media each Spring.

Acceptable Materials:

• Pieces of tree, brush, lawn rakings, garden refuse and similar articles, but NOT appliance, furniture or tires.  Please compost where feasible.
• Lawn rakings and other similar refuse must be bagged and placed at curbside for pick-up.  We highly encourage compostable bags.  Clear polyethylene plastic bags will be accepted. 
• Individual bundles or items SHALL NOT exceed one meter (1 yard) in greatest dimension nor weigh more then 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
• Eligible items can also be taken to the Department of Engineering & Public Works located at 181 Black Watch Avenue (drop-off located to the right prior to the fencing).

FALL LEAF PROGRAM (6-17 November 2023)

In an effort to divert the volume of waste materials from the landfill, The Town of Oromocto will offer a leaf curbside collection of all residential households in November of each year.

The dates for the curbside pickup will be advertised in the monthly Recreation & Tourism Guide and the Town's social media each Fall.

Acceptable Materials:

• Leaves ONLY in clear polyethylene plastic bags of 1.5 ml thickness with a maximum capacity of 55 litres securely tied at the top and not exceeding 20 kg (44 lbs) per bag.
• We are encouraging residents to use compostable bags.

• Yard waste can also be taken to the Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission (1775 Alison Blvd.) during its normal hours of operation Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm & Saturday 7:30AM - 3:00PM.

ORGANICS MANAGEMENT

The Town of Oromocto is a world-class leader in organics management.  There are two different types of responsible organic management anaerobic and aerobic:

ANAEROBIC (Landfill Gas) 

• ​​WHAT IS LANDFILL GAS PROGRAM?  This green project takes the harmful greenhouse gas methane, produced from decomposing garbage in the landfill, and turns it into a green renewable energy source for the people of New Brunswick. In partnership with the Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission, the landfill gas management program is mostly invisible to our residents.  This program directly targets methane and CO₂  creating green electricity. It is Canada's first UN Clean Development offset project and the first New Brunswick landfill gas project. This program is also the largest NB Power embedded energy source and smart grid development partner.
• HOW DOES IT WORK?   Landfill gas is created when garbage decomposes in the landfill. The most abundant and important gas emitted is methane. An odourless gas, methane is a potent greenhouse gas (much more powerful than carbon dioxide) and when combined with an organic compound called a thiol, it produces an unpleasant odour.  There are over 6 km of horizontal piping and 53 vertical extraction wells that flow into multiple condensate traps that are then put through the landfill gas treatment system. In order to reduce the odour and eliminate greenhouse gas from damaging the atmosphere, FRSW undertook a multi-million dollar project that culminated in harnessing the gas and turning it into a source of energy to help heat and light the homes of New Brunswickers.
• WHAT IS THE IMPACT? This process removes the equivalent of about 15,000 cars from the road each year in terms of greehouse gasses and creates enough green and renewable energy to power 2000 homes.

 AEROBIC (Backyard Composting) 

• WHAT IS COMPOSTING? Environmentally conscious people everywhere are discovering composting as a rewarding way of beautifying their property. By utilizing a backyard composter you are joining the millions of North Americans who know their conservation efforts can make a difference. Composting is a natural process in which microorganisms break down kitchen and yard waste into a rich, dark, material that enriches soil, boosts fertility and retards soil erosion.

• WHY COMPOST? Backyard composting is an easy, effective method of transforming waste into an environmentally valuable commodity. It is a natural, chemical- free fertilizer for lawns and gardens that costs nothing to produce and offers a bounty limited only by the size of your garden.

• WHAT CAN BE COMPOSTED? Organic and kitchen wastes, fruit and vegetable peelings, egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds, leaves, plants, weeds, grass clippings and wood ashes are all food for the composter. Leaves are slower to decompose than other organic waste. Mixing them with kitchen waste or mulching them will accelerate the process.​

• WHAT CAN’T BE USED? Dairy products, meat, cooking oils, bones and fatty foods attract pests and are, therefore not recommended as composting materials. Pet waste should be strictly avoided, as it may contain organisms which adversely affect humans. Inorganic materials such as plastic, metal, rubber, glass, stone, chemicals or greases will not compost.

• YOU CAN COMPOST:  Organic & kitchen wastes, fruit & vegetable peelings, egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds, leaves (slow to compost & mix with greens), plants & weeds, grass clippings, wood ashes.