Event Description
Disclaimer: Winnipeg for Free is not the organizer of this event. We are not in partnership with, nor associated with, the City of Winnipeg regarding this giveaway. Our role is simply to inform our community of this fantastic opportunity to enhance their gardens with free compost.
The City of Winnipeg is hosting its annual Compost Giveaway, offering residents a chance to acquire free, high-quality compost to enrich their gardens this spring. This event celebrates the city's yard waste collection program, transforming residents' contributions of grass clippings, leaves, and twigs into nutrient-rich compost.
Details for the City of Winnipeg Compost Giveaway:
Dates: May 10 to 12
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Locations:
1901 Brady Rd. (adjacent to Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot)
Kilcona Dog Park, west parking lot off McIvor Avenue (queue on Norris Road, south of McIvor Avenue)
Summit Road closed landfill site, north of Optimist Park
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This exclusive event serves as a thank you to Winnipeg residents for their commitment to sustainable practices and keeping the city clean and green.
Important Notes:
- Open to Winnipeg residents only.
- Residents must bring their own containers, shovels, and gloves.
- The limit is 100 litres per vehicle (approximately five 19-litre/five-gallon pails).
- Trailers are not permitted.
- Only one vehicle can approach each compost pile at a time.
Residents are encouraged not to miss this opportunity to enrich their soil with the free City of Winnipeg Compost Giveaway. For more information, visit winnipeg.ca/compostgiveaway.
Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with The City of Winnipeg in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with City of Winnipeg.
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