Responsible for processing all organic material into compost
An employee since September 1999
MISSION: LIGHTEN THE LOAD | TARGET 300

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Cartright says

I have the best job! I take all the organic material that you place at the curb and turn it into compost. Everything from table scraps to pizza boxes. People come in droves for it during our annual compost giveaway ‘cause it’s good for the garden. 

I love to garden myself, I can’t get enough of those grass clippings, fallen leaves and twigs. If it grows in nature, it makes my favourites list. Maybe that’s why they call me “earthy”. But I have my limits. I’m not into ashes or pet poop…and I’m really allergic to plastic.

Cartright FYI

Fave Food: table scraps. In fact, I love them so much that I sometimes even catch myself eating the paper containers the food came in—pizza boxes are awesome!

Allergy Alert!: I will get seriously ill if I come in contact with plastic

Secret Passion: I think laundry detergent boxes and wrapping paper have some of the coolest artwork I’ve ever seen…bring it on!

Likes: waxed paper and wooden stir sticks

Dislikes: dryer sheets, ashes and pet poop

Pet Peeve: biodegradable plastic…it gets stuck in the shredders!

Cartright Facts

All your organics are processed into compost right here at the PCSW facility, in 2008 that was 6,000 tonnes! Every May our annual compost giveaway takes place during Compost Week. Pictou County residents can pick up 2 free bags of compost. But if you miss it, don’t worry, there’s always lots available for sale.

Cartright Tips

Wrapping food waste in newsprint/boxboard/paper bags helps to eliminate odours

Clean out fridge just before collection day. Store smelly items (especially seafood) in the freezer until collection day.