Compost Collection Program Participants separate food scraps, soiled paper and wax-coated cardboard from regular refuse. Food scraps go into biodegradable cornstarch bags. From the kitchen it then goes into green carts or yellow bins. Green Waste Recovery sends a special truck to collect this material and transport it to the compost site.
Vision Recycling is in charge of composting the material. The food scraps are mixed with ground yard waste and shredded before placement in the compost bag.
The material is bagged and composted for three months. Air is blown through the bag to facilitate the compost process. The bags prevent odors and retain excess liquids.
Large items and any inorganic contaminants are screened out of the finished compost.
The finished compost is laboratory tested and is suitable for growing food and flowers. It is sold by Vision Recycling.
For information on financial or technical assistance
for food scrap diversion contact:
County of Santa Cruz Recycling and Solid Waste Services
Phone: (831) 454-2160
