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Municipal Composting Program

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  • Over 40 percent of all food ends up in landfills where it rots amongst other waste and emits methane. Methane is a toxic greenhouse gas 27 times more powerful than carbon. Composting turns this waste into nutrient-rich soil, which in turn helps to grow more food.

    Municipal Composting Program

  • The bin is located at Dave's Supermarket at Severance Town Center, 3628 Mayfield Road.

    Municipal Composting Program

  • Sign up for free online using Rust Belt Riders Cleveland Heights registration form. After sign up, a welcome email is sent to you with details about the program AND has the 4 digit code to access the bin.

    Municipal Composting Program

  • Participants are encouraged to use a reusable bucket or container with a lid to transport your food scrap to the drop site.

    • Rust Belt Riders buckets are available to purchase at any Phoenix Coffee shop or at its downtown headquarters at 2701 St. Clair Avenue.  They are $12 and come with a lid.
    • You are also welcome to use your own storage container!
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  • The bins are serviced weekly. Rust Belt Riders is the service provider.

    Municipal Composting Program

  • Click here for a list of what is and is not compostable at the Rust Belt Riders website.

    Municipal Composting Program

  • Yes! Please email Rust Belt Riders and they can help get you transferred over. 

    Municipal Composting Program
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