Food Waste Diversion

Welcome to Food Waste Diversion

Did you know we collect food waste for composting at our Transfer Station? There is no cost to residents for this program.

For more information call (585) 394-3300 or email transferstation@townofcanandaigua.org.

What foods/organics can you recycle at the Transfer Station? (Printable Flyer)

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Meat, poultry, and seafood products
• Egg shells, bones, and shellfish
• Pasta, rice, and other grain products
• Cereal, bread, and baked goods
• Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
• Used cooking oil and bacon grease (small quantities only)
• Pizza boxes, paper towels, napkins, and shredded paper (these items should never go in your blue bin)
• Leaves and grass clippings
• Approved compostable materials only, must be labeled ASTM D6400

Please be sure not to contaminate the contents with:

• Plastic of any kind, including: plastic bags, wrappers, or straws
• Styrofoam
• Bottles or cans
• Milk or dairy cartons
• Aluminum foil or metal
• Wood or saw dust
• Hazardous waste

Have food that can be donated? Check out Ontario County Food Pantries link for donation locations.

Interested in backyard composting? Visit this link.