In 2014, Green Action Centre began to explore the idea of starting a social enterprise to further its waste reduction and climate action mandates, and to raise  revenue for  educational programs. It became clear that Winnipeg lacked options for organic waste collection and that 40% of Winnipeg’s waste was organic and could be composted. As a result, organic waste collection was selected as the business model with the greatest potential to advance  the environmental and financial goals of Green Action Centre. 

Compost Winnipeg was launched in 2016 and has grown from a small operation with an e-bike and trailer, to an eight truck collection fleet.  Each month, Compost Winnipeg  diverts 120 Tonnes of organic waste, which prevents the release of 108 Tonnes of CO2e from Winnipeg’s landfills. The revenue generated allows us to be financially self-sustaining and make significant financial contributions to the Green Action Centre. By engaging with residents, businesses and institutions, Compost Winnipeg helps to grow awareness for organic waste diversion across the city. In 2023, we celebrated a major victory when the City Council voted to implement a city-wide residential green cart program by 2030, capping off years of advocacy. 

To further our environmental goals, Compost Winnipeg plans to add more residents and businesses to our service, which increases diversion, and  provides  opportunities for education, participation and employment.

Operating since 1985, Green Action Centre promotes greener living through environmental education and encouraging practical green solutions for homeowners, workplaces, schools and communities.

OUR VISION

Compost Winnipeg will grow a healthy environmental future by transforming community waste into a community resource.