Why Organics Recycling is Important

It might seem that organic food waste will harmlessly breakdown in landfills, however, that is not the case. Food waste has a big impact on the environment. As food rots, it releases methane – a harmful greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Recycling or composting organic food is good for the environment; it saves water by helping amend soil, reducing water run-off and creating space in landfills.

How Our Organics Truck Washes the Bins

 

Why choose Urban Impact?
Organics Recycling Solutions

Our organics recycling service helps your business reduce waste going to landfills and supports your sustainability goals.

We provide organics recycling services for business of all sizes. Whether your business is a restaurant, hotel, food manufacturer or corporate office, we have an organics waste recycling program that fits your needs.

Urban Impact has a Clean Bin service for organic waste. Our on-board washing system cleans and sanitizes your organics bin at each and every pick-up. You do not need to line your bin with a bag. Our Clean Bin service reduces odors, the yuck factor and pests, while saving time, money and the environment.

Perfect Size for Any Job
Organic Containers
12 gal
12 Gallon Tote

(16”(L) x 18”(W) x 27”(H))

68
32 Gallon Tote

(21.5”(L) x 19”(W) x 36”(H))

68
64 Gallon Tote

(28.5”(L) x 22.5”(W) x 42”(H))

 

Labels and Signage

Download signage to help your organic waste diversion efforts run smoothly.

DOWNLOAD PDF

Did you know?
Organics Recycling Facts
  • For most businesses, organic food scraps make up about 30% of their garbage.
  • The average Canadian wastes 79 kilograms of household food every year. That adds up to 2.94 million metric tonnes of household food waste annually. (source: UNEP Food Waste Index report)
  • Separating your organics makes it beneficially reusable for composting.
  • Organics food scraps are used to produce a range of nutrient-rich composted products.
  • Removing organics from landfill reduces greenhouse gases.
  • Using compost can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Canada Post Strike Update - December 2024

As the Canada Post strike continues Urban Impact offers several convenient options to pay invoices during this time:

  1. View invoices and pay by Visa or Mastercard on our customer portal
  2. Pay by EFT through your financial institution
  3. Email payments to accounting@urbanimpact.com 
  4. Courier cheques to 5 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC V3L 5G3

If you do not have access to our Customer Portal, please email customerservice@urbanimpact.com for instructions on how to log on and manage your account, including paying for monthly invoices.