Curbing Food Waste Contamination with Community Drop-Off Programs

Curbing Food Waste Contamination with Community Drop-Off Programs

Published: November 6, 2024

Author: Waste Advantage writer

"If drop-off food waste collection is implemented correctly, they can be a very low-cost, low-risk entry point for U.S. and Canadian municipalities to divert more waste away from landfill. The use of cart enclosures not only addresses these issues, but they also increase participation dramatically.

Food waste diversion is getting more and more attention across the U.S. and Canada. By preventing organic waste from going to landfill, we are not only cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but we can also directly benefit communities through composting. Although some communities have well-established curbside food waste collection programs, they can be costly, difficult to administer, and the discarded material is often contaminated.

So, what is the solution? As more Americans and Canadians become interested in sustainability and concerned about climate change, innovative local governments are embracing drop off for food waste as a way to increase organics diversion and reduce their carbon footprint. ..."

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