Compost Sales

We’re excited to announce that we're launching a compost sales pilot project.

Compost will be available for sale at the Thornhill Transfer Station beginning Saturday, May 16, 2026!

Details

Cost: $5 per quarter cubic metre ($5/0.25m3) or 250L, debit or credit only, no cash

When: Sales begin Saturday, May 16

Location: Thornhill Transfer Station,  3016 Old Lakelse Lake Road

How does it work?

- Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supply lasts.

- Shovels will be available for your use, but customers are expected to self-load into their vehicles.

- No containers are provided.

Questions? Please contact our Solid Waste department at 250-615-6100 or [email protected].

Product details:

The source ingredients for the compost contain a wide array of organic materials.

The use of gloves and washing your hands after handling the product is recommended.

The product is intended to be mixed with topsoil or potting soil when used in planting containers and gardens.

CAUTION: The product may contain allergens that have the potential to induce skin and respiratory allergic responses, including, but not limited to, eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, crustaceans and mollusks, fish, sesame seeds, soy, sulphites, tree nuts, wheat or triticale. Adverse reactions in sensitive persons may occur.

 

FAQs

Where does the compost come from?

Our compost is made at Forceman Ridge Waste Management Facility right in the RDKS. It's a product of our organics diversion program, and we could not have done this without help from our communities.

Thank you for keeping your organics out of the landfill, and for keeping contaminants out of your organics so we can produce Class A compost!

Has the composted been tested?
Yes! The compost has been tested and meets the provincial requirements to be classified as Class A compost.
What does 'pilot project' mean?
A pilot project is a test-run to see how a concept or plan works before committing a lot of resources to making it permanent. 
What's the process to purchase compost?

Bring your vehicle to the Thornhill Transfer Station, along with whatever containers you need to transport the compost.

Look for the compost area and drive up...

A reminder that only debit and credit are accepted for payment.

 

How much is a quarter cubic metre?

Great question! Many people won't require a full cubic metre of compost, so a quarter of that is the base measurement for our compost sales. 

Some examples of what that looks like:

a chart displaying what 250L looks like in various containers