Sort'nGo – Port Alberni

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Please Note: This page is no longer being regularly updated. All information will remain as resources for residents seeking Sort’nGo tips and educational materials, including how/what to sort into organics, recycling & garbage carts.


Questions?

Phone the Sort’nGo hotline: 250-736-7678

Or email: sortngo@acrd.bc.ca


About Sort’nGo - Port Alberni

On September 13, 2021 the new Sort’nGo roadside waste collection service was launched in Port Alberni, featuring organics (food/yard waste), recycling and garbage collection by new automated trucks. Since then, residents in the City of Port Alberni have become waste reduction heroes as we continue to work together in the community to decrease the amount of waste going to landfill and transform it into nutrient-rich compost instead.

In 2020, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) received a six million dollar grant to fund the introduction of organics collection in the City of Port Alberni, and the west coast of Tofino, Ucluelet and some surrounding communities.

Funding to support waste management upgrades, including the ACRD’s Regional Organics Implementation Project, is eligible through the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the Federal Gas Tax Fund).


Thank you to everyone for continuing to work hard at sorting items for roadside collection and helping to make the Sort’nGo efforts such a significant success. We hope you continue to use this page as a resource.


SORT'NGO PORT ALBERNI – AT A GLANCE:


Please Note: This page is no longer being regularly updated. All information will remain as resources for residents seeking Sort’nGo tips and educational materials, including how/what to sort into organics, recycling & garbage carts.


Questions?

Phone the Sort’nGo hotline: 250-736-7678

Or email: sortngo@acrd.bc.ca


About Sort’nGo - Port Alberni

On September 13, 2021 the new Sort’nGo roadside waste collection service was launched in Port Alberni, featuring organics (food/yard waste), recycling and garbage collection by new automated trucks. Since then, residents in the City of Port Alberni have become waste reduction heroes as we continue to work together in the community to decrease the amount of waste going to landfill and transform it into nutrient-rich compost instead.

In 2020, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) received a six million dollar grant to fund the introduction of organics collection in the City of Port Alberni, and the west coast of Tofino, Ucluelet and some surrounding communities.

Funding to support waste management upgrades, including the ACRD’s Regional Organics Implementation Project, is eligible through the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the Federal Gas Tax Fund).


Thank you to everyone for continuing to work hard at sorting items for roadside collection and helping to make the Sort’nGo efforts such a significant success. We hope you continue to use this page as a resource.


SORT'NGO PORT ALBERNI – AT A GLANCE:

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We’re sure you have questions about how the Organics Collection Service will ‘roll’ out and how you can get set to Sort'nGo. Post your questions here!

  • Share Checking to see if unused toilet paper can be added to the compost bin. Often there is a bit of paper at the end of the toilet paper roll, that you can't do anything with. It can be a small amount or a little more. So just seeing if it can be added to the compost bin. Thanks L. Lubiner on Facebook Share Checking to see if unused toilet paper can be added to the compost bin. Often there is a bit of paper at the end of the toilet paper roll, that you can't do anything with. It can be a small amount or a little more. So just seeing if it can be added to the compost bin. Thanks L. Lubiner on Twitter Share Checking to see if unused toilet paper can be added to the compost bin. Often there is a bit of paper at the end of the toilet paper roll, that you can't do anything with. It can be a small amount or a little more. So just seeing if it can be added to the compost bin. Thanks L. Lubiner on Linkedin Email Checking to see if unused toilet paper can be added to the compost bin. Often there is a bit of paper at the end of the toilet paper roll, that you can't do anything with. It can be a small amount or a little more. So just seeing if it can be added to the compost bin. Thanks L. Lubiner link

    Checking to see if unused toilet paper can be added to the compost bin. Often there is a bit of paper at the end of the toilet paper roll, that you can't do anything with. It can be a small amount or a little more. So just seeing if it can be added to the compost bin. Thanks L. Lubiner

    LAL asked over 2 years ago

    Hi L. Lubiner — thank you for your question. Yes, unused toilet paper can go in the organics cart. You can throw the cardboard toilet paper roll in too!

  • Share Can sawdust/wood shavings go in compost bin? on Facebook Share Can sawdust/wood shavings go in compost bin? on Twitter Share Can sawdust/wood shavings go in compost bin? on Linkedin Email Can sawdust/wood shavings go in compost bin? link

    Can sawdust/wood shavings go in compost bin?

    Mike asked over 2 years ago

    Hi Mike, thanks for your question. The answer is yes! Sawdust and wood shavings can go in the green organics cart. 

  • Share Are biodegradable wet wipes compostable? on Facebook Share Are biodegradable wet wipes compostable? on Twitter Share Are biodegradable wet wipes compostable? on Linkedin Email Are biodegradable wet wipes compostable? link

    Are biodegradable wet wipes compostable?

    Dirk asked almost 3 years ago

    Hi Dirk — thank you for your question. The answer is no, unfortunately, like compostable plastics, wet wipes can’t be accepted in compost even if labeled biodegradable. That's because not all of these items break down the same way, over the same period of time, and can risk contaminating the compost stream. These should go in the garbage.

  • Share I used the sort and go app looking about cooking oil. It says green bin organics. Buts it's kinda messy. Can it really go in the cart? on Facebook Share I used the sort and go app looking about cooking oil. It says green bin organics. Buts it's kinda messy. Can it really go in the cart? on Twitter Share I used the sort and go app looking about cooking oil. It says green bin organics. Buts it's kinda messy. Can it really go in the cart? on Linkedin Email I used the sort and go app looking about cooking oil. It says green bin organics. Buts it's kinda messy. Can it really go in the cart? link

    I used the sort and go app looking about cooking oil. It says green bin organics. Buts it's kinda messy. Can it really go in the cart?

    Lstunicrn asked almost 3 years ago

    Hi Lstunicrn - thanks for the question! Yes, small amounts of cooking oil can go in the green cart for composting — to make it a little less messy, try absorbing the oil first with a paper towel, or sawdust, and cover it with a paper bag or newspaper before disposing in the cart. For large amounts, there is a cooking oil disposal receptacle at the AV landfill. 

  • Share How come we never had a choice like rural areas do. on Facebook Share How come we never had a choice like rural areas do. on Twitter Share How come we never had a choice like rural areas do. on Linkedin Email How come we never had a choice like rural areas do. link

    How come we never had a choice like rural areas do.

    Pat asked about 3 years ago

    Hi Pat — thank you for your question. The electoral areas do not have a coordinated collection service (other than Beaver Creek which has recycling pickup) so there was a need for the ACRD to gauge interest and begin a dialogue around the possibility of introducing a new roadside service, which requires resident approval. The City of Port Alberni has had a longstanding roadside collection service in place for both recycling and garbage pickup, which was extended through the Sort’nGo program to include a new compost cart for the disposal of food and yard waste (which has historically gone into garbage carts).

  • Share Hi! We’re at Sproat Lake where we don’t have garbage collection. Where in town can we take compost? on Facebook Share Hi! We’re at Sproat Lake where we don’t have garbage collection. Where in town can we take compost? on Twitter Share Hi! We’re at Sproat Lake where we don’t have garbage collection. Where in town can we take compost? on Linkedin Email Hi! We’re at Sproat Lake where we don’t have garbage collection. Where in town can we take compost? link

    Hi! We’re at Sproat Lake where we don’t have garbage collection. Where in town can we take compost?

    Am asked about 3 years ago

    Hi Am — food and yard waste can be disposed of at the local facility, Earth Land & Sea at 4716 Tebo Ave (this is the same facility currently processing organic waste collected by the City through the Sort’nGo service).

  • Share Are these cans available for purchase by Sproat Lake residents. Having Bear issues and would really like to purchase 2 bear proof cans. I have been told this may be available at some time. on Facebook Share Are these cans available for purchase by Sproat Lake residents. Having Bear issues and would really like to purchase 2 bear proof cans. I have been told this may be available at some time. on Twitter Share Are these cans available for purchase by Sproat Lake residents. Having Bear issues and would really like to purchase 2 bear proof cans. I have been told this may be available at some time. on Linkedin Email Are these cans available for purchase by Sproat Lake residents. Having Bear issues and would really like to purchase 2 bear proof cans. I have been told this may be available at some time. link

    Are these cans available for purchase by Sproat Lake residents. Having Bear issues and would really like to purchase 2 bear proof cans. I have been told this may be available at some time.

    Jayne asked over 3 years ago

    Hello Jayne - our apologies for the much-delayed response to this! It has taken some time but we're pleased to advise that garbage carts with wildlife deterrent locking mechanisms on them are available at the ACRD's landfill for purchase. The carts cost $150. Thank you for your patience.

  • Share How do I get a larger garbage bin? We were ok until the pick up spaced out. We are a family of four using a small garbage container and never did throw out compost. on Facebook Share How do I get a larger garbage bin? We were ok until the pick up spaced out. We are a family of four using a small garbage container and never did throw out compost. on Twitter Share How do I get a larger garbage bin? We were ok until the pick up spaced out. We are a family of four using a small garbage container and never did throw out compost. on Linkedin Email How do I get a larger garbage bin? We were ok until the pick up spaced out. We are a family of four using a small garbage container and never did throw out compost. link

    How do I get a larger garbage bin? We were ok until the pick up spaced out. We are a family of four using a small garbage container and never did throw out compost.

    Sarah asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Sarah -  Please contact the City at 720-2840 to notify them of your cart exchange request.

  • Share I was wondering if the plastic covering put over your dry cleaning should be going to the recycling depot. Thanks on Facebook Share I was wondering if the plastic covering put over your dry cleaning should be going to the recycling depot. Thanks on Twitter Share I was wondering if the plastic covering put over your dry cleaning should be going to the recycling depot. Thanks on Linkedin Email I was wondering if the plastic covering put over your dry cleaning should be going to the recycling depot. Thanks link

    I was wondering if the plastic covering put over your dry cleaning should be going to the recycling depot. Thanks

    LAL asked over 3 years ago

    Hello LAL - that would be a soft plastic that can be returned at the recycling depot.

  • Share We have two dwarf bunnies. Can their poop and soiled litter(newspaper and hay) go in the organics bin? on Facebook Share We have two dwarf bunnies. Can their poop and soiled litter(newspaper and hay) go in the organics bin? on Twitter Share We have two dwarf bunnies. Can their poop and soiled litter(newspaper and hay) go in the organics bin? on Linkedin Email We have two dwarf bunnies. Can their poop and soiled litter(newspaper and hay) go in the organics bin? link

    We have two dwarf bunnies. Can their poop and soiled litter(newspaper and hay) go in the organics bin?

    Lynne asked over 3 years ago

    Hello Lynne - pet feces should be put in the garbage cart. Thank you for checking.

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