Abbotsford Waste Wizard

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Green Cart Items - Compost

All food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper accepted in your green cart:

✓ Accepted: ALL food scraps including meat, bones, and dairy. Food-soiled paper and compostable items are welcome too!

Blue Cart Items - Based on Official Guide

Search for any of these items accepted in your blue recycling cart:

💰 Money-saving tip: Refundable beverage containers can go in blue cart, but you'll get money back if you take them to a Return-It depot!

Black Cart Items - Garbage

Non-recyclable, non-compostable items that must go to landfill:

⚠️ Important: Many of these items require bagging for safety and hygiene. Pet waste and kitty litter should be double-bagged.

Glass Bin Items

Empty, clean glass bottles and jars only:

✗ Not accepted: Broken glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, cookware, ceramics, or mirrors.

Other Common Items

Quick Reference Guide

Not sure what goes in your blue cart? Check out our official visual guide showing all accepted items.