Traverse City, MI’s New Composting Program Praised by Neighbors

Traverse City, MI’s New Composting Program Praised by Neighbors

Published Online: May 22, 2025

Written by: Waste Advantage 

The new Traverse City composting program, which is a public-private partnership with community composter Carter’s Compost, is getting favorable reviews from neighbors near the composting facility. Since August 2024, the program has processed over 30,000 pounds of food scraps in the new composting system, with food waste collected from over 100 homes and businesses, according to Megan Alexander, owner of Carter’s Compost, who operates the City’s composting system.

“This is a new system for us and there has been a learning curve, particularly over the winter, but overall things are going well,” she said. “I’m really grateful for supportive neighbors and partners, and I’m glad the City’s composting system is easy to manage without creating any nuisance to the neighborhood.”

“We haven’t noticed any odors or pests,” said Melissa A. McKenna, Assistant Director at the Traverse Area District Library. “We’re directly across the street from the composter and nobody even notices that it’s there.” ..."

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