If you’re not already composting, now is a great time to start! Below are two new resources for those who want to begin the easy way by sending food scraps to a centralized processor to divert their food waste from the landfill. If you have little space at home or don’t want to fiddle with the chemistry of compost, check them out!
That being said…if you enjoy gardening of any sort, it may be worth investing in a compost system at your own home — such as an outdoor bin or a vermicomposter. Both processes are rewarding and allow you to grow your own nutrients for use in planters, beds, or even compost tea.
The City of Columbus
On August 7 the City of Columbus established compost drop-off capabilities at three facilities throughout the city:
- Bill McDonald Athletic Complex 4990 Olentangy River Road
- Dodge Park and Community Center 667 Sullivant Avenue
- Scioto Southland Park 3901 Parsons Avenue
These facilities aim to decrease the nearly 1 million pounds of food waste dumped at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill every day. Columbus residents may use them seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The facilities will be serviced weekly, and the food waste will be hauled by Compost Clubhouse to a composting facility in London, Ohio, to divert it from the landfill.
Visit columbus.gov/foodwaste to learn more.
The Compost Exchange
The Compost Exchange is bringing its curbside composting program to the Northland area via a free pilot, and all Sharon Woods residents are invited to register. The pilot runs for five weeks, September 21–October 26, and the deadline to register is September 12. After the pilot program, residents can decide if they want to continue the service for a fee on a monthly basis or every four months.
Click here to learn more and register. The list of compostable items is long; click here for everything.
