The City of Abbotsford is planning to start curbside compost collection in the new year. Starting Jan. 1, 2013, residents will be able to combine food and yard waste and set it out to be collected.

The next public consultation sessions take place on Oct. 18, 25, and Nov 1.

Visit www.abbotsford. ca/curbsidecompost, email compostablecollection@ abbotsford.ca, or call 604864-5514.