Composting

International Compost Awareness Week

Compost Guidelines

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It has been going on since the beginning of time. Composting is the biological process of breaking down organic waste.

Residential Food Scrap Drop-Off Locations

Lake County hosts the only Residential Food Scrap Drop Off location in the State.

Residential Food Scrap Composting Programs

USDA Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project

USDA Community Compost Project

Introduction to Grant

Introduction to the Lake County Illinois Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project

Model Compost Use Ordinance

Garden Learning Series

Pumpkin Composting

SWALCO promotes the diversion of pumpkins to compost through annual organized collections that occur following Halloween.

Compost Bins & Rain Barrel Sales

There are limited quantities. Products are made from recycled content. Taxes are included in the price.

Wasted Food Action Alliance

A set of diverse organizations helping build a unified approach towards reducing wasted food.

Illinois Food Scrap Coalition

We Compost is a free recognition program that promotes businesses and institutions that participate in a commercial compost program.

Composting Articles