Connie Heppner-Mueller is part of the Community Action Network of Altona. She is hoping to get year-round compost pick-up rather than seasonal pick-up, which is currently provided. 

Connie Heppner-Mueller says, according to statistics, 40% of Canadian waste could have been composted.

She said the group has met with town council a few times to talk about the cost, challenges, and benefits for the service. A petition started by the group shows that many residents are interested in a year-round service.

"They're definitely on board, they see the value in it, they would like to provide it, it's just a matter of making it happen," she said. "They've been in conversation also with neighbouring communities. Morden has a year-round compost pick-up service and so does Morris... both communities do it quite differently, so I think they're watching carefully to see what the ins and outs, pros and cons are of those different systems."

Heppner-Mueller noted Winnipeg had issues with their system, and therefore council wants to take their time to figure out what would work best for the town. She added there are logistics and budget items to work out.

"The important part for me is just that it would happen... current statistics, at least for Canadian waste, is that 40% could have been composted," she said. "In our last fiscal year... 25% of our tax dollars went to just managing our waste," she added.

The Community Action Network of Altona encourages people to keep signing their petition.

Mayor Melvin Klassen said council is on board, but no set plans are currently in place.