Apartment and Condominium
Compost Collection
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Why Compost?
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Composting at your property has many benefits:
- Contribute to a more sustainable community. Did you know it takes up to 10
years for a carrot to decompose in a landfill? Composting food scraps and
food-soiled paper reduces waste and greenhouse gases, saves landfill space, and
provides a reusable resource to our community.
- Save Money. Food and food-soiled paper typically make up 30% of your
garbage that goes to the landfill. Composting is cheaper per yard than garbage. By
composting, you can reduce the size of your garbage container and save
money.
- Create Job Opportunities. Participating in a compost program creates jobs
and supports local economies
- Add a valued amenity to your property. People want to do the right thing
and reduce their waste. Offering a compost program makes your property more
attractive to tenants.
To sign up, please email recyclenw@wm.com.
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What to Compost?
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Your property can compost all food scraps (including meat and bones!), uncoated paper,
and yard debris. Grass trimmings from lawn mowing can make up a significant portion of
your waste stream. Save money and reduce landfill waste by composting all leaves, grass
trimmings, and branches associated with landscaping at your property.
Download The Property
Manager Composting Toolkit
The Waste Management Education Team is here to help your multifamily property get
started with a composting program that is simple and effective! For free educational
services, including fliers, on-site trainings, and technical assistance, contact recyclenw@wm.com.
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