Coquitlam Giveaway Spring 2025
Register for upcoming gardening events or workshops March through May, and in doing so, received a free bag of compost (one bag of compost per household while supplies last). Events will be listed as registration becomes available.
Compost Week Evening Showcase
- Date: Wednesday, May 7
- Times: 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. (Course ID#181917) and 5:15 – 6 p.m. (Course ID#184256)
- Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre
- Cost: Free (but registration is required)
Celebrate Compost Week with the Park Spark Team and Environmental Services this year with a special evening showcase (all ages welcome). Sign up to join an informative evening to learn the steps to composting at home, school and at work. We will have different types of composting methods on display, including vermicomposting.
Composting Helps Reduce Waste
Coquitlam promotes composting as part of its waste-reduction efforts, outlined in the Environmental Sustainability Plan.
The compost being handed out was created with material that comes from residents’ Green Carts. It’s a great example of waste diversion – keeping organic material out of the landfill by transforming it into a usable product: nutrient-rich soil. Using compost also reduces the need for watering because it helps retain moisture.
Only Put Organics in Green Carts
Because Green Cart materials eventually end up in a garden as compost, it’s important to separate waste correctly and only put organics in the Green Cart. Contaminants like plastic bags – even ones labelled compostable or biodegradable – interfere with the composting process and bring micro-plastics into your yard.
Go to our Green Cart webpage or download the Coquitlam Curbside Collection app (free on Google Play or the App Store) for a handy Waste Wizard search engine and tips on separating waste correctly.
Get a Discounted Composter from the City
To encourage composting at home, the City subsidizes the cost of backyard composters. Coquitlam residents may purchase discounted composters at City Hall for $28 including tax by calling 604-927-4306 or email.
For information about backyard composting visit our Waste Reduction webpage.