Pumpkin Composting

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

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.

You Composting Yet? Here's How To Start

March 2021 Composting information

Residential Food Scrap Composting Programs

How Compost Combats Climate Change

April 2021 Composting Information

Residential Food Scrap Drop Locations

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

Composter Spotlight: Bluegrass Restaurant

Local business spotlight: Jim Lederer, Bluegrass Restaurant

Compost Bins & Rain Barrel Sales

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

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

Illinois Food Scrap Coalition

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

Wasted Food Action Alliance

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

SWALCO & Collaborators “Dig In” with Compost Project

February 2021 Article about the various Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project

Model Compost Use Ordinance