In January 2002, a pilot project for the recycling of paper towels was undertaken in the washrooms of the East Block and the Wellington Building. Due to its success, the Paper Towel Composting Program has now been expanded to include public washrooms on Parliament Hill, including the following buildings:

What should you do?

When disposing of your paper towels, put them in the designated container in the washroom.
Please do not contaminate paper towel containers by disposing of materials other than paper towels. Put other materials in the waste bin.

What happens to the paper towels?

They will be transported to a landfill site where they will be composted and spread over the landfill to decrease wind erosion and enrich the soil.

What are the benefits of the Paper Towel Composting Program?

• Diversion of paper waste from landfills
• Reduced demand on natural resources
• Increased availability of compost to improve texture and fertility of soil
• Creation of new jobs in recycling facilities
• Demonstration of environmental responsibility