City of Hamilton

Learn all about Water and Wastewater from the City of Hamilton's Public Works Department.

Naturally Hamilton

Learn how to reduce or eliminate your chemical pesticide use. Naturally Hamilton is brought to you through a Green Venture and City of Hamilton Public Health partnership program.

Composting

Composters are available for purchase from the City of Hamilton by calling 905-546-CITY(2489), and a vareity of models are also available from Green Venture. Composters reduce waste and provide a soil conditioner for your lawn or garden. Carbon-rich brown material (such as dry leaves and straw) and nitrogen-rich green material (such as fresh grass, plant clippings, fruits, vegetables, tea bags and coffee grounds) can be composted. Fatty foods, meat, bones and pet wastes should not be added to composters.

Wise Water Use Resources

Water, No Time to Waste: A Consumer’s Guide to Water Conservation - Environment Canada
A Primer on Fresh Water - Environment Canada

Publications

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