Did you know that approximately 11.2 billion pounds of food waste are sent to landfills each year in California? By composting your organic waste at home, you are leading by example.
The Yolo County Landfill receives and processes 52,000 tons of organic material (yard waste, food waste, and food soiled paper). Their Compost FAQ webpage has important information about what materials are acceptable for composting, how organic material is handled, and more. You can also visit the Landfill's website for more information about how to receive FREE* compost for your garden and explore the waste acceptability tool to see the appropriate disposal bin for all household items.
To keep your indoor food scrap bin tidy, try lining your bin with newspaper as described in this guide by the City of Woodland.
*Compost is Free for all Yolo County residents (not available to Businesses/Landscapers).