Organics such as food scraps are one of the largest waste streams entering the Dane County landfill, at over one-third of all incoming materials. In order to divert local organic resources from the landfill, the Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W&R) is partnering with Purple Cow Organics to recycle these materials into compost.
As of Fall 2024, W&R is partnering with local businesses for food scraps collection. County residents will be able to compost their food scraps with the program by using designated drop-off locations opening early Summer 2025.
For other local compost information, please visit our Composting Resources page. For related projects, visit our Sustainability Campus page.
For the 2024 season, W&R will be collecting food scraps from local businesses for composting, in coordination with haulers and Purple Cow Organics. W&R staff will work with customers to provide collection education, establish best practices, and intervene in cases of contamination.
COMING SOON
Free to residents starting Summer 2025!
Partnered with host municipalities, W&R will collect from drop-off locations across the county.
For businesses or municipalities within Dane County interested in organics diversion, please contact Delaney Gobster at Gobster.Delaney@danecounty.gov or (608) 206-6952 for more information.
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