City of Decatur Expands Access to Curbside Composting for Residents
New opt-in program makes it easier for households to reduce food waste and support a more sustainable community
The City of Decatur has announced expanded access to curbside composting services for residents through a new opt-in program designed to reduce food waste and support local soil health in partnership with CompostNow, a local organics recycling company operating across the Southeast.
Through this initiative, Decatur residents can now subscribe to curbside compost collection services for $19/month, making it easier and more affordable than ever to divert food scraps and other compostable materials from landfills. This program builds on the momentum and learnings gained through a 6 month-long composting pilot program that the City of Decatur operated for 100 residents.
Food waste is one of the largest contributors to landfill volume and a significant source of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. By participating in composting, residents can play a direct role in reducing their environmental impact while contributing to the creation of a nutrient-rich soil amendment used in local and regional agriculture.
Drawdown Georgia, a collaborative statewide initiative focused on reducing Georgia's greenhouse gas emissions, counts food waste and composting as two of its 20 climate solutons that can help Georgia reduce its carbon impact by 57% in 2030 compared to 2005 levels, from 156 megatons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) to 67 MT.
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