Community Composting Guide

Food and yard waste makes up 30% of what we throw away. A community composting program diverts organics from landfills, reduces methane emissions, and produces free soil amendment. Calculate your program's diversion impact and cost savings.

Households / Participants

Avg Organic Waste (lbs/HH/week)

Participation Rate (%)

Local Landfill Tip Fee ($/ton)

Composting Method

Program Operating Cost ($)

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Tons Diverted per Year

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Pounds Diverted

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Landfill Cost Savings

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CO₂ Avoided (tons)