During the first phase of the program, light yard trimmings include twigs, leaves, and small branches that are less than 1.5 centimetres in diameter and no longer than 60cm are allowed to be composted, and the organics cart must be able to fully close.

Source: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/regional-district-of-nanaimo-residents-can-now-throw-yard-waste-into-green-lidded-bins/

She said that about 75 percent of the city’s residential waste stream could either be recycled or composted, but only about 25 percent is currently diverted.

Source: https://www.kunc.org/news/2023-06-17/the-potentially-everlasting-life-of-a-bottle

You can use a shredded straw or composted wood chips.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22586979/gardening-tips-2023-free-weeds/