For the month of May, all pizza boxes at Two Guys & A Pizza Place will be stamped with a green seal of approval for the green cart organics collection program. (Photo: LNN)

By Sarah Jones

Local businesses to partner with City of Lethbridge to promote green cart use

May 4, 2023 | 12:47 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – With green cart distribution nearing completion, the City of Lethbridge has rolled out a new initiative to teach residents about the curbside organics program.

Locally-owned business Two Guys & A Pizza Place has partnered with the City of Lethbridge to place stamps on their boxes to remind people where to put it once they’re done.

Customers will see a large ‘Green Cart Approved’ stamp on their pizza boxes throughout May 2023 to encourage bin use.

The City of Lethbridge hopes to partner with additional businesses like Two Guys & A Pizza Place to promote green cart use. (Photo: LNN)

Cory Medd, owner of Two Guys & A Pizza Place, said supporting the initiative was a no-brainer.

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“You know, we’ve been a part of the Lethbridge community for 21 years now and we’re proud of that,” Medd stated.

He added that the business’ values have always focused on great customer service and excellent food. Medd hopes that they can provide that in a sustainable way while educating the public on the organics collection program.

He said, “I know as a homeowner; I have a lot to learn and I’m excited to be a part of it and it’s kind of an honour to be one of the first businesses to spread the word.”

The ‘Green Cart Approved’ stamp is available to any Lethbridge business that wants to participate and deals with organic consumables.

‘Green Cart Approved’ stamp on the Two Guys & A Pizza Place boxes. (Photo: LNN)

The only criteria to request a stamp through Lethbridge 311 is the business needs to have or be working to implement its own organic waste diversion plan.

According to the City of Lethbridge, there are 13 stamps to be rotated and shared between businesses.

General Manager of the Waste & Environment department, Mandi Parker explained, “Partnering with local business is one more way we’re trying to reach residents and support them in learning about their new green cart.”

Parker added, “Two Guys [and a Pizza Place] is not only a recognizable brand that is quintessentially Lethbridge, but Cory and his team produce a lot of organic and compostable products, which is a great fit for green carts too.”

Those interested in learning more about the green carts can attend two open houses at Lethbridge City Hall on Saturday, May 6 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or on Tuesday, May 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to have any questions answered in-person.

Green cart collection begins May 16 following the completion of delivery of green carts to residents. (Photo: City of Lethbridge)

The first city-wide green cart collection kicks off on Tuesday, May 16 following the completion of the delivery of green carts across the city.

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Green cart collection will take place weekly from May to October and bi-weekly from November to April.

More information about the green carts can be found at the City of Lethbridge website.

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