Food waste drop-off
Trying to find a food waste drop-off or pick-up service? We have a few ideas that may help meet your organics recycling goals.
Estimating volumes of food waste and other organics for composting
Before getting quotes or designing facilities, you need to know how much compostable waste is being generated. Here are some averages by category (per student, per employee, etc.) and other ideas to get you started.
McGill composting: We work for food waste
Got tons of food waste? We'll take it all, including dairy, meats, and compostable plastics. Here's what you need to know.
Grasping at compostable straws
A compostable label doesn’t guarantee the product or packaging will be composted.
Got food waste? We’ll take it.
Food processors and municipalities with SSO can find cost-effective composting solutions with McGill.
Food waste drop-off services
No curbside services in your town? No worries. There are always more options.
Can I compost cooking oil and grease?
Before thinking about composting fats, oils, and grease from the home kitchen, consider these reduction and reuse strategies.
Is composting food waste wasting food?
Composting food waste is a good thing. But does composting justify wasting food?
Food waste collection: Thinking outside the trash can
Could bypassing the big haulers in favor of a local-centric system improve food waste collection and the recovery of other recyclables?
Grappling with the infamous #7 PLA recycling code
Confused about “compostable” plastics? You’re not alone.
Is biodegradable plastic compostable plastic?
Look for certifications to make sure your degradable plastics are okay for commercial composting.
Food waste diversion
It’s time to pursue disposal alternatives that make environmental and economic sense.