Education and Resources
The City of Brantford offers educational tours of the Mohawk Street Landfill and green bin presentations to elementary and secondary schools in the City of Brantford only.
| Green Bin Presentations |
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Presentations will be delivered Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Landfill Tours |
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Participants must remain on the bus for the duration of the tour for safety reasons. Transportation must be supplied by the participants. Tours are suitable for ages 6 and up and can be scheduled Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. |
Looking to educate your classroom about Brantford’s green bin program and the importance of sorting waste? Book city staff to do a free 30-minute presentation, including a fun sorting game that allows students to practice placing items in the correct waste stream. Presentations for community events/organizations are also available.
Learn from city staff about landfill and compost operations, environmental controls, and waste diversion practices. During this free one-hour driving tour, city staff will highlight different operations at the Mohawk Street Landfill, including the scalehouse, residential drop-off area, transfer station, and active tipping face. The tour also includes the compost site and landfill gas utilization facility.Events
| Children's Water Festival |
 The Children’s Water Festival educates elementary school children about the importance of our water resources. Visit the City of Brantford’s booth at the upcoming Brantford-Brant Festival. |
| Free Compost |
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Free compost is available the first Monday in May at the Mohawk Street Landfill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. There is a limit of two full garbage bags or equivalent per day, while quantities last. This is a “bag-your-own” activity. Please bring a shovel and container. |
| Household Hazardous Waste Days |
 Household Hazardous Waste Events allow you to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHWs) at the Mohawk Street Landfill. These events are for residents of the City of Brantford and County of Brant only. |
| Let's Clean Our City |
 The City of Brantford hosts an annual community wide litter clean-up in April for Earth Day. Individuals, groups, organizations and schools can participate and enter the photo contest for the chance to win prizes. Learn more at Brantford.ca/CleanBrantford. |
| Waste Discovery Day |
 This free event in September offers activities for kids of all ages, including a bouncy castle, face painting, arts and crafts, and games. It’s also an opportunity for residents to learn about the importance of proper waste disposal and building a more sustainable future. Free parking is available on-site. There is a free guided bus tour of the landfill where participants can explore behind the scenes of waste disposal, meet with knowledgeable staff, and ask questions. Learn more at Brantford.ca/WasteDiscoveryDay. |
Green Bin vs. Landfill
Did you know that food and fibre waste can take years to break down at the landfill?
A landfill is a specially designed system constructed to keep waste free from moisture and remain isolated from the surrounding environment. Much of the food waste that ends up in landfills is still in its packaging. A sealed plastic bag, can, or container will prevent organic material from breaking down for an indefinite amount of time. When food and organic waste is sent to the landfill, it decomposes slowly, producing harmful greenhouse gases like methane.
| Compostable item | Years to breakdown at the landfill |
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| Pizza boxes | Up to 5 years |
| Small bones (fish or chicken) | Between 10 and 1,000 years |
| Head of lettuce | Up to 25 years |
| Cheese | Up to 4 year |
Instead, you can green bin these items and turn your waste into nutrient rich compost within 2 months. Not only are you preserving the life of our landfill – but also building a sustainable future for generations to come.
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