CHAMBLEE, Ga. — The City of Chamblee is partnering with CompostNow to launch a curbside composting service for all residents this October.
Participants will be able to divert food scraps that would otherwise be sent to a landfill and convert them into compost.
The voluntary, subscription-based service will cost residents $19 per month. There is also a one-time $19 startup fee for those joining the program provided by CompostNow, a Raleigh, North Carolina organics recycling company.
Participating households will receive a seven-gallon curbside compost collection bin and will benefit from weekly curbside pickup, similar to traditional waste and recycling service models.
Once processed, the finished compost will be used in local farms and community gardens in metro Atlanta.
According to the information provided by the city of Chamblee, more than 50% of material currently in landfills is organic matter.
When organic waste decomposes in a landfill, it generates methane, a greenhouse gas that is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
“The City of Chamblee is committed to advancing sustainable solutions that reduce waste and strengthen our community,” said Mayor Brian Mock. “Expanding access to composting provides residents with a practical way to make a meaningful environmental impact right from their homes.”
The City of Chamblee stated that building these local systems is intended to improve the climate resiliency of the community.
According to program details, using compost also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and improves the nutrient value of locally grown food.
Learn more about the program and how to sign up on the city’s website.
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