Composting Facts & Tips
About 30% of what comes to the Franklin County landfill is organic.
Through composting, food scraps, leaves, and wood are broken down into a rich soil amendment that feeds our gardens and us!
Landfilling organics removes nutrients from the ecosystem and creates methane as these materials break down in the landfill. Methane is a greenhouse gas.
Composting can be done in the backyard or at the commercial scale.
Compost Resources
There are so many proactive ways to reduce your food waste like utilizing at-home compost bins or using a local compost program.
Community Food Waste Drop Off Sites Find a Food Waste Drop Off Site
SWACO funded Community Food Waste Drop Off Program sites allow residents to drop off their kitchen scraps for free. Individual sites are managed by the community in which it is located. Use our interactive map to learn information about hours and more.
Food Waste Drop Off SitesFresh Takes to Reduce Food Waste
Join the Save More Than Food movement and take action against food waste! Our resource hub shares Fresh Takes to make small, everyday changes that save you time and money all while reducing food waste in Central Ohio.
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