BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T231516Z CREATED:20240424T222733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T231516Z UID:128284-1778230800-1778432400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:City of Winnipeg Compost Giveaway DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n}\n\n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n\n \nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nCompost Giveaway Details\nCompost Giveaway\nMay 8–10\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, while quantities last \nTo thank Winnipeg residents for giving us their yard waste\, we are giving away free compost\, from our yard waste collection service! \nOnly Winnipeg residents are eligible to receive free compost. Compost giveaway is limited to 100 L per vehicle or five 19-litre/5 gallon pails per vehicle. \nLocations\n\n1901 Brady Road (next to Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot)\nKilcona Dog Park\, west parking lot off McIvor Avenue (line up on Norris Road\, south McIvor Avenue)\nSummit Road closed landfill site\, Summit Road north of Optimist Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nHow to Get Your Compost Safely\nResidents must: \n\nBring your own containers\, shovel\, and gloves – prepare to get a little dirty\nPack and carry your own compost. Our employees will not be available to assist customers\nOnly one vehicle will be allowed per compost pile at a time. There can be a waiting period.\n\nUsing the Compost\nCompost is a natural fertilizer that promotes vegetation growth and is often used on lawns and in gardens. \nFor best results\, mix one-part compost with three parts soil. \nAdding compost to your soil can help: \n\nSave water\nImprove soil structure\nAdd micronutrients\nCreate better conditions for plant growth\nReduce plant diseases\n\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nAbout the Compost\nThe yard waste we collect is taken to the Brady Road Resource Management Facility and turned into a nutrient-rich material called compost. \nThis compost meets Category A standards under the CCME Guideline for Compost Quality\, which is safe to use in all household applications\, including vegetable gardens. \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n 25\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in September 25-27A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 27\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n 2026 Teddy Bears' PicnicJoin Dr. Goodbear at the 35th Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday\, September 8\, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. This beloved community celebration features the[...] Find out more\n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 30\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba MuseumEnjoy complimentary admission to the Manitoba Museum for Orange Shirt Days\, September 30 to October 2\, featuring special programming focused on learning\, reflection and reconciliation. Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 30\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq\, starting January 2026\, with live music\, interactive activities\, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of[...] Find out more\n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Pages and Pumpkins Fall FestCelebrate fall at Pages & Pumpkins Fall Fest with family activities\, pumpkin decorating\, Clydesdale rides\, local markets\, food vendors and more on Main Street in Stonewall. Find out more\n \n \n Main Street\, Stonewall\,\n\nMain Street\, Stonewall\n \n \n Stonewall\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq\, starting January 2026\, with live music\, interactive activities\, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of[...] Find out more\n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 11\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-QaumajuqOn the second Sunday of every month\, WAG-Qaumajuq offers free admission and exciting family activities\, thanks to Canada Life. This February 9\, visitors can enjoy a special fashion demonstration\, Threads\,[...] Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba R3C 1V1\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq\, starting January 2026\, with live music\, interactive activities\, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of[...] Find out more\n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/city-of-winnipeg-compost-giveaway/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations CATEGORIES:Giveaway,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/City-of-Winnipeg-Compost-Giveaway.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR