Did you know that 20% of Portland’s yearly waste comes from food scraps?! According to PortlandMetro.gov, “That's enough to fill 5,000 long-haul trucks!” Fortunately, there is something that all of us can do to help. Compost!
The City of Portland offers a curbside composting program that is aimed at reducing the amount of food that is wasted and instead of using the scraps to generate nutrient-rich compost. Compost can be added to the green yard debris bin, which is picked up weekly. Click here to see a quick list of what is compostable or for more information on Portland’s food scrap recycling program visit!
Want to save all those nutrients for your own garden? Find tips here for ways to utilize your compost, and start saving the environment today!
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