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Why Compost?


Composting at your property has many benefits:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Create Job Opportunities. Participating in a compost program creates jobs and supports local economies

  4. 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.

WM Northwest What to Compost?

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.


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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.
Multifamily Compost Guidelines - Click here

Apartment / Multifamily Guidelines

Click here to download the Toolkit

Download the Toolkit

Accepted Compostable Bags

Accepted Compostable Bags

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