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2025 Community Compost Days

2025 Community Compost Days

a compost bin, the logo for Councillor Paula Fletcher and text that reads “Councillor Fletcher’s Free Community Compost Days. Saturday, April 26 Sunday April 27.\

Get your shovels ready! I have arranged for free compost to be dropped at several locations. 

Saturday, April 26th:
  • Phin Park - 7 a.m.
  • Jimmie Simpson Park - 12 p.m.
Sunday, April 27th:
  • Monarch Park - 7 a.m.
  • Kempton Howard Park - 8 a.m.
  • Riverdale Park (by St. Matthew's Clubhouse) - 9 a.m.
  • Greenwood Park - 12 p.m.

*Please bring your own shovels and containers as compost will not be bagged. Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and delivered on the above dates, rain or shine.*

Compost will also be available later this spring at the following locations:

  • Community Environment Day at Dieppe Park* - May 24th at 10 a.m. (*Compost will be bagged. Limit of two bags per household, while supplies last)
  • Withrow Park - June 7th at 8 a.m. (during the first Withrow Farmers' Market of the year)
  • East York Civic Centre - June 24th at 8 a.m. (during the East York Farmers' Market)

More free compost days and locations may be added. Check the events page on my website for the latest.

Spring Community Environment Day

Spring Community Environment Day

Join me on Saturday, May 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at Dieppe Park for my spring Community Environment Day!

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Pick up:

  • Free bagged leaf compost (limit of two bags per household, while supplies last)
  • Kitchen containers for organics (available for purchase)

Paper shredding services will be available, with each household limited to two bags of paper for shredding. 

Drop off for recycling or proper disposal:

Donate for reuse:

  • Sporting goods
  • Books (excluding textbooks)
  • Cameras, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Dress-up clothing and costume jewelry
  • Clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, etc.
  • Small household items
  • Musical instruments, board games
  • Eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.

You can also bring non-perishable food items for those in need.

Learn and engage:

  • Learn about the city's initiatives helping to make Toronto a green, sustainable city
  • Hear from local volunteers and groups about environmental issues impacting our community

Items not accepted for disposal or donation:

  • Construction waste
  • Air conditioners
  • Garbage and Blue Bin recycling
  • Wood
  • Cassette and videotapes
  • Commercial/industrial hazardous waste
  • Tires and scrap metal

Stay tuned for more details on my fall Community Environment.

Visit the city's website for more on Community Environment Days. 


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