Close to 40% of the landfills in Metro Atlanta are filled with wasted food!
Burying organic waste in landfill is a problem and it’s not just because of the resources we lose. When organic waste is dumped in landfill, it undergoes anaerobic decomposition (because of the lack of oxygen) and generates methane. When released into the atmosphere, methane is a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Wasted food could also be diverted as feedstock or directly treated to make compost and soil.
Composting Service: CompostNow
Many Chamblee residents and businesses have already signed up for a composting service. CompostNow collects food scraps from residents and businesses to help them reduce waste and support local gardens.
There is a free trial available, and you can give a 1-month service as a gift.
Backyard composting
Many Chamblee residents have backyards, with space to put a large compost bin and area’s to keep leaves and grass clippings. It is a pretty easy process, where food waste is layered with ‘browns’ like leaves or wood chips.
