Control Your Footprint with Backyard Composting<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> Compost City Rankings<\/h2>
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class=\"search-bar-row\"> <input class=\"search-bar\" id=\"searchInput\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search\"> <\/div> <div class=\"table-scroll\"> <table id=\"fallTable\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Overall Rank (1=Best)<\/th> <th>City<\/th> <th>State<\/th> <th>Overall Score<\/th> <th>Infrastructure Rank<\/th> <th>Waste Initiatives and Policies Rank<\/th> <th>Residential Space Rank<\/th> <th>Climate Rank<\/th> <th>Local Interest Rank<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1<\/td> <td>San Diego<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>63.76<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>421<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>199<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>2<\/td> <td>New York<\/td> <td>NY<\/td> <td>61.40<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>490<\/td> <td>338<\/td> <td>63<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>3<\/td> <td>Los Angeles<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>58.35<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>381<\/td> <td>200<\/td> <td>327<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>4<\/td> <td>Boston<\/td> <td>MA<\/td> <td>54.86<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>491<\/td> <td>368<\/td> <td>203<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>5<\/td> <td>Santa Monica<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>52.16<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>439<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>181<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>6<\/td> <td>Orlando<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>49.50<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>233<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>7<\/td> <td>Austin<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>48.98<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>191<\/td> <td>62<\/td> <td>117<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>8<\/td> <td>Gainesville<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>48.47<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <td>58<\/td> <td>150<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>9<\/td> <td>Minneapolis<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>47.35<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>213<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>10<\/td> <td>San Francisco<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>47.32<\/td> <td>87<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>500<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>157<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>11<\/td> <td>Denver<\/td> <td>CO<\/td> <td>47.23<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>410<\/td> <td>485<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>12<\/td> <td>Cambridge<\/td> <td>MA<\/td> <td>46.89<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>488<\/td> <td>368<\/td> <td>123<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>13<\/td> <td>Fremont<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>46.84<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>296<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>14<\/td> <td>Oceanside<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>46.77<\/td> <td>123<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>360<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>403<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>15<\/td> <td>Mountain View<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>46.68<\/td> <td>54<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>473<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>271<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>16<\/td> <td>Sunnyvale<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>45.97<\/td> <td>52<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>472<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>393<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>17<\/td> <td>Charlotte<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>45.77<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>271<\/td> <td>105<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>18<\/td> <td>Sacramento<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>45.34<\/td> <td>64<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>283<\/td> <td>214<\/td> <td>72<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>19<\/td> <td>Washington<\/td> <td>DC<\/td> <td>44.67<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>496<\/td> <td>307<\/td> <td>90<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>20<\/td> <td>Hartford<\/td> <td>CT<\/td> <td>44.64<\/td> <td>85<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>354<\/td> <td>433<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>21<\/td> <td>Santa Rosa<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>43.71<\/td> <td>83<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>239<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>290<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>22<\/td> <td>Berkeley<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>43.70<\/td> <td>81<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>479<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>131<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>23<\/td> <td>Cincinnati<\/td> <td>OH<\/td> <td>43.26<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>328<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>24<\/td> <td>Miami<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>42.91<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>363<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>25<\/td> <td>San Antonio<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>42.49<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>207<\/td> <td>67<\/td> <td>243<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>26<\/td> <td>Santa Barbara<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>42.24<\/td> <td>106<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>73<\/td> <td>136<\/td> <td>55<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>27<\/td> <td>Alameda<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>42.05<\/td> <td>141<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>484<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>215<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>28<\/td> <td>Atlanta<\/td> <td>GA<\/td> <td>42.04<\/td> <td>56<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>140<\/td> <td>203<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>29<\/td> <td>Oakland<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>41.76<\/td> <td>100<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>477<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>345<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>30<\/td> <td>Nashville<\/td> <td>TN<\/td> <td>41.29<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>65<\/td> <td>267<\/td> <td>268<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>31<\/td> <td>Norwalk<\/td> <td>CT<\/td> <td>40.99<\/td> <td>53<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>77<\/td> <td>351<\/td> <td>328<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>32<\/td> <td>Fresno<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>40.87<\/td> <td>90<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>273<\/td> <td>228<\/td> <td>476<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>33<\/td> <td>Jersey City<\/td> <td>NJ<\/td> <td>40.85<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>498<\/td> <td>341<\/td> <td>249<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>34<\/td> <td>St. Louis<\/td> <td>MO<\/td> <td>40.45<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>285<\/td> <td>317<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>35<\/td> <td>Anchorage<\/td> <td>AK<\/td> <td>40.24<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>184<\/td> <td>499<\/td> <td>360<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>36<\/td> <td>Tampa<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>40.05<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>318<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>37<\/td> <td>Seattle<\/td> <td>WA<\/td> <td>39.88<\/td> <td>80<\/td> <td>131<\/td> <td>405<\/td> <td>240<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>38<\/td> <td>Pleasanton<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>39.77<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>366<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>78<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>39<\/td> <td>El Cajon<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>39.75<\/td> <td>319<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>317<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>40<\/td> <td>St. Paul<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>39.60<\/td> <td>49<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>192<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>41<\/td> <td>Boulder<\/td> <td>CO<\/td> <td>38.75<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <td>131<\/td> <td>112<\/td> <td>485<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>42<\/td> <td>Napa<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>38.70<\/td> <td>119<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>246<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>228<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>43<\/td> <td>Redwood City<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>38.69<\/td> <td>120<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>359<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>161<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>44<\/td> <td>New Haven<\/td> <td>CT<\/td> <td>38.59<\/td> <td>68<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>313<\/td> <td>351<\/td> <td>59<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>45<\/td> <td>Cedar Rapids<\/td> <td>IA<\/td> <td>38.37<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <td>418<\/td> <td>268<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>46<\/td> <td>Jacksonville<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>38.01<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>136<\/td> <td>57<\/td> <td>185<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>47<\/td> <td>Bloomington<\/td> <td>IN<\/td> <td>37.79<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <td>347<\/td> <td>66<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>48<\/td> <td>Athens<\/td> <td>GA<\/td> <td>37.74<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <td>211<\/td> <td>175<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>49<\/td> <td>Danbury<\/td> <td>CT<\/td> <td>37.68<\/td> <td>129<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <td>351<\/td> <td>402<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>50<\/td> <td>San Mateo<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>37.56<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>454<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>51<\/td> <td>Livermore<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>37.49<\/td> <td>129<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>393<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>300<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>52<\/td> <td>Asheville<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>37.42<\/td> <td>96<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <td>313<\/td> <td>73<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>53<\/td> <td>Richmond<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>37.42<\/td> <td>85<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>482<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>255<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>54<\/td> <td>Stamford<\/td> <td>CT<\/td> <td>37.23<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>19<\/td> <td>351<\/td> <td>357<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>55<\/td> <td>Salinas<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>37.06<\/td> <td>142<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>121<\/td> <td>69<\/td> <td>498<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>56<\/td> <td>Hayward<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>37.00<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>386<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>323<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>57<\/td> <td>Wilmington<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>36.93<\/td> <td>39<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>104<\/td> <td>193<\/td> <td>100<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>58<\/td> <td>Apple Valley<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>36.87<\/td> <td>415<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>207<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>59<\/td> <td>Chicago<\/td> <td>IL<\/td> <td>36.67<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>495<\/td> <td>387<\/td> <td>151<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>60<\/td> <td>Raleigh<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>36.58<\/td> <td>33<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>108<\/td> <td>275<\/td> <td>79<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>61<\/td> <td>Dallas<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>36.46<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>314<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>130<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>62<\/td> <td>Pittsburgh<\/td> <td>PA<\/td> <td>36.44<\/td> <td>75<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>408<\/td> <td>380<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>63<\/td> <td>Bloomington<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>36.14<\/td> <td>49<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>92<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>266<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>64<\/td> <td>Long Beach<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.94<\/td> <td>121<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>471<\/td> <td>109<\/td> <td>418<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>65<\/td> <td>Longmont<\/td> <td>CO<\/td> <td>35.92<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>131<\/td> <td>226<\/td> <td>485<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>66<\/td> <td>Milpitas<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.90<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>480<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>407<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>67<\/td> <td>Durham<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>35.80<\/td> <td>62<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>86<\/td> <td>275<\/td> <td>170<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>68<\/td> <td>Hesperia<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.76<\/td> <td>323<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>298<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>69<\/td> <td>Salem<\/td> <td>OR<\/td> <td>35.72<\/td> <td>13<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>171<\/td> <td>295<\/td> <td>180<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>70<\/td> <td>Vacaville<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.62<\/td> <td>129<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>401<\/td> <td>214<\/td> <td>392<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>71<\/td> <td>San Leandro<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.61<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>458<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>459<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>72<\/td> <td>Buffalo<\/td> <td>NY<\/td> <td>35.55<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>437<\/td> <td>426<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>73<\/td> <td>Portland<\/td> <td>OR<\/td> <td>35.54<\/td> <td>71<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>323<\/td> <td>259<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>74<\/td> <td>Modesto<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.52<\/td> <td>112<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>370<\/td> <td>251<\/td> <td>435<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>75<\/td> <td>Daly City<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.48<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>493<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>394<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>76<\/td> <td>Brooklyn Park<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>35.39<\/td> <td>49<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>169<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>283<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>77<\/td> <td>Grand Rapids<\/td> <td>MI<\/td> <td>35.35<\/td> <td>61<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>102<\/td> <td>427<\/td> <td>74<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>78<\/td> <td>Fairfield<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>35.27<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>409<\/td> <td>214<\/td> <td>398<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>79<\/td> <td>Dayton<\/td> <td>OH<\/td> <td>35.25<\/td> <td>60<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>167<\/td> <td>356<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>80<\/td> <td>Arlington Heights<\/td> <td>IL<\/td> <td>35.05<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>315<\/td> <td>387<\/td> <td>329<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>81<\/td> <td>Fort Worth<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>34.89<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>298<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>352<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>82<\/td> <td>Missoula<\/td> 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<td>32.99<\/td> <td>239<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>251<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>260<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>97<\/td> <td>Auburn<\/td> <td>WA<\/td> <td>32.82<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>175<\/td> <td>240<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>98<\/td> <td>Rochester<\/td> <td>NY<\/td> <td>32.77<\/td> <td>92<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>253<\/td> <td>425<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>99<\/td> <td>San Marcos<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>32.63<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>220<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>346<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>100<\/td> <td>Ontario<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>32.59<\/td> <td>209<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>394<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>295<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>101<\/td> <td>Salt Lake City<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>32.28<\/td> <td>73<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>317<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>102<\/td> <td>San Jose<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>32.22<\/td> <td>236<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>465<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>304<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>103<\/td> <td>Tallahassee<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>32.12<\/td> <td>98<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <td>94<\/td> <td>272<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>104<\/td> <td>San Ramon<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>32.03<\/td> <td>384<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>450<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>297<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>105<\/td> <td>Chattanooga<\/td> <td>TN<\/td> <td>31.96<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>122<\/td> <td>255<\/td> <td>109<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>106<\/td> <td>Greenville<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>31.94<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <td>313<\/td> <td>82<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>107<\/td> <td>San Bernardino<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>31.79<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>288<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>354<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>108<\/td> <td>Savannah<\/td> <td>GA<\/td> <td>31.78<\/td> <td>105<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>181<\/td> <td>107<\/td> <td>110<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>108<\/td> <td>Plymouth<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>31.78<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>135<\/td> <td>62<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>233<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>110<\/td> <td>Knoxville<\/td> 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<td>Glendale<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>30.08<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>361<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>493<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>132<\/td> <td>St. Petersburg<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>30.00<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>392<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>333<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>133<\/td> <td>Perris<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>30.00<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>76<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>147<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>134<\/td> <td>Newton<\/td> <td>MA<\/td> <td>30.00<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>257<\/td> <td>368<\/td> <td>264<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>135<\/td> <td>Worcester<\/td> <td>MA<\/td> <td>29.97<\/td> <td>58<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>270<\/td> <td>437<\/td> <td>396<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>136<\/td> <td>Richmond<\/td> <td>VA<\/td> <td>29.83<\/td> <td>94<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>164<\/td> <td>311<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>137<\/td> <td>Menifee<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>29.71<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>287<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>81<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>138<\/td> <td>Federal Way<\/td> <td>WA<\/td> <td>29.66<\/td> <td>166<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>235<\/td> <td>240<\/td> <td>231<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>139<\/td> <td>Little Rock<\/td> <td>AR<\/td> <td>29.58<\/td> <td>122<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>117<\/td> <td>226<\/td> <td>252<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>140<\/td> <td>Springfield<\/td> <td>MA<\/td> <td>29.54<\/td> <td>143<\/td> <td>148<\/td> <td>271<\/td> <td>437<\/td> <td>191<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>141<\/td> <td>Alexandria<\/td> <td>VA<\/td> <td>29.50<\/td> <td>43<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>372<\/td> <td>307<\/td> <td>126<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>142<\/td> <td>Iowa City<\/td> <td>IA<\/td> <td>29.47<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>97<\/td> <td>418<\/td> <td>69<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>143<\/td> <td>Kent<\/td> <td>WA<\/td> <td>29.40<\/td> <td>154<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>195<\/td> <td>240<\/td> <td>318<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>144<\/td> <td>Renton<\/td> <td>WA<\/td> <td>29.34<\/td> <td>167<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>244<\/td> <td>240<\/td> <td>282<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>145<\/td> <td>Mount Pleasant<\/td> <td>SC<\/td> <td>29.24<\/td> <td>149<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>158<\/td> <td>104<\/td> <td>387<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>146<\/td> <td>Springfield<\/td> <td>MO<\/td> <td>29.16<\/td> <td>111<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>124<\/td> <td>316<\/td> <td>156<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>146<\/td> <td>Fort Myers<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>29.16<\/td> <td>206<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>230<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>148<\/td> <td>Melbourne<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>29.08<\/td> <td>252<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>151<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>149<\/td> <td>Phoenix<\/td> <td>AZ<\/td> <td>29.07<\/td> <td>65<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>346<\/td> <td>280<\/td> <td>344<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>150<\/td> <td>Winston-Salem<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>29.05<\/td> <td>91<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <td>303<\/td> <td>404<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>151<\/td> <td>Indianapolis<\/td> <td>IN<\/td> <td>29.03<\/td> <td>59<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>180<\/td> <td>347<\/td> 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<td>89<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>385<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>159<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>201<\/td> <td>Jurupa Valley<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>26.53<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>96<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>497<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>202<\/td> <td>Cranston<\/td> <td>RI<\/td> <td>26.52<\/td> <td>179<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>139<\/td> <td>400<\/td> <td>272<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>203<\/td> <td>Santa Ana<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>26.45<\/td> <td>209<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>383<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>466<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>204<\/td> <td>Davie<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>26.43<\/td> <td>394<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>165<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>205<\/td> <td>Simi Valley<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>26.37<\/td> <td>251<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>321<\/td> <td>196<\/td> <td>429<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>206<\/td> <td>Ventura<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>26.24<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>416<\/td> <td>196<\/td> <td>347<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>207<\/td> <td>Carson<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> 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<td>CA<\/td> <td>26.12<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>373<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <td>469<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>215<\/td> <td>Hillsboro<\/td> <td>OR<\/td> <td>26.10<\/td> <td>109<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>352<\/td> <td>259<\/td> <td>95<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>216<\/td> <td>Alhambra<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>26.08<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>419<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>369<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>217<\/td> <td>Colorado Springs<\/td> <td>CO<\/td> <td>26.06<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>324<\/td> <td>484<\/td> <td>193<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>218<\/td> <td>Antioch<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.99<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>427<\/td> <td>70<\/td> <td>452<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>219<\/td> <td>Santa Maria<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.90<\/td> <td>246<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>397<\/td> <td>201<\/td> <td>436<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>220<\/td> <td>Hawthorne<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.84<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>401<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>221<\/td> <td>Visalia<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.84<\/td> <td>307<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>260<\/td> <td>228<\/td> <td>445<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>222<\/td> <td>Fullerton<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.84<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>342<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>470<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>223<\/td> <td>Overland Park<\/td> <td>KS<\/td> <td>25.83<\/td> <td>101<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>156<\/td> <td>329<\/td> <td>99<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>224<\/td> <td>Torrance<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.82<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>430<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>388<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>225<\/td> <td>Lincoln<\/td> <td>NE<\/td> <td>25.82<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>153<\/td> <td>429<\/td> <td>400<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>226<\/td> <td>El Paso<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>25.81<\/td> <td>151<\/td> <td>160<\/td> <td>326<\/td> <td>362<\/td> <td>477<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>227<\/td> <td>Buena Park<\/td> <td>CA<\/td> <td>25.81<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>441<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <td>382<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> 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<td>182<\/td> <td>202<\/td> <td>382<\/td> <td>92<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>339<\/td> <td>Birmingham<\/td> <td>AL<\/td> <td>19.80<\/td> <td>263<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>99<\/td> <td>208<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>340<\/td> <td>Newark<\/td> <td>NJ<\/td> <td>19.78<\/td> <td>195<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>497<\/td> <td>360<\/td> <td>336<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>341<\/td> <td>Lansing<\/td> <td>MI<\/td> <td>19.77<\/td> <td>202<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>223<\/td> <td>431<\/td> <td>146<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>342<\/td> <td>Evansville<\/td> <td>IN<\/td> <td>19.77<\/td> <td>256<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>68<\/td> <td>315<\/td> <td>155<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>343<\/td> <td>Pembroke Pines<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>19.54<\/td> <td>392<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>442<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>314<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>344<\/td> <td>Murfreesboro<\/td> <td>TN<\/td> <td>19.45<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>267<\/td> <td>145<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>345<\/td> <td>Lafayette<\/td> <td>LA<\/td> <td>19.41<\/td> <td>239<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>170<\/td> <td>59<\/td> <td>76<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>346<\/td> <td>Miramar<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>19.40<\/td> <td>300<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>440<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>358<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>347<\/td> <td>Allen<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>19.34<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>100<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>51<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>348<\/td> <td>Racine<\/td> <td>WI<\/td> <td>19.29<\/td> <td>204<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>145<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>137<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>349<\/td> <td>High Point<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>19.28<\/td> <td>316<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>59<\/td> <td>303<\/td> <td>253<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>350<\/td> <td>Suffolk<\/td> <td>VA<\/td> <td>19.17<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>232<\/td> <td>362<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>351<\/td> <td>Columbia<\/td> <td>MO<\/td> <td>19.14<\/td> <td>234<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>79<\/td> <td>320<\/td> <td>211<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>352<\/td> <td>Baton Rouge<\/td> <td>LA<\/td> <td>19.10<\/td> <td>402<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>119<\/td> <td>59<\/td> <td>89<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>353<\/td> <td>Carmel<\/td> <td>IN<\/td> <td>19.06<\/td> <td>388<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>55<\/td> <td>347<\/td> <td>163<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>354<\/td> <td>Longview<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>19.02<\/td> <td>270<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>162<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>355<\/td> <td>Parma<\/td> <td>OH<\/td> <td>19.01<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>142<\/td> <td>366<\/td> <td>86<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>356<\/td> <td>Rochester Hills<\/td> <td>MI<\/td> <td>18.98<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>407<\/td> <td>209<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>356<\/td> <td>Lewisville<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.98<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>256<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>358<\/td> <td>Flint<\/td> <td>MI<\/td> <td>18.96<\/td> <td>214<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>261<\/td> <td>434<\/td> <td>58<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>359<\/td> <td>Columbus<\/td> <td>GA<\/td> <td>18.82<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>138<\/td> <td>134<\/td> <td>421<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>360<\/td> <td>Sugar Land<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.75<\/td> <td>288<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>358<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>67<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>361<\/td> <td>Akron<\/td> <td>OH<\/td> <td>18.73<\/td> <td>205<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>143<\/td> <td>379<\/td> <td>225<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>362<\/td> <td>Fort Smith<\/td> <td>AR<\/td> <td>18.73<\/td> <td>320<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>66<\/td> <td>256<\/td> <td>426<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>363<\/td> <td>Augusta<\/td> <td>GA<\/td> <td>18.52<\/td> <td>396<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>146<\/td> <td>202<\/td> <td>385<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>364<\/td> <td>Bloomington<\/td> <td>IL<\/td> <td>18.51<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>88<\/td> <td>364<\/td> <td>144<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>365<\/td> <td>Baytown<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.45<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>71<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>173<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>366<\/td> <td>Mobile<\/td> <td>AL<\/td> <td>18.32<\/td> <td>408<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>87<\/td> <td>66<\/td> <td>129<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>367<\/td> <td>Greensboro<\/td> <td>NC<\/td> <td>18.30<\/td> <td>253<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>78<\/td> <td>303<\/td> <td>380<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>368<\/td> <td>Beaumont<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.28<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>89<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>169<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>369<\/td> <td>Hialeah<\/td> <td>FL<\/td> <td>18.26<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>434<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>481<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>370<\/td> <td>Flower Mound<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.13<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>110<\/td> <td>115<\/td> <td>96<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>371<\/td> <td>Green Bay<\/td> <td>WI<\/td> <td>18.07<\/td> <td>228<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>105<\/td> <td>444<\/td> <td>121<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>372<\/td> <td>Bryan<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>18.07<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>44<\/td> <td>110<\/td> <td>187<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>373<\/td> <td>Appleton<\/td> 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<td>TN<\/td> <td>17.57<\/td> <td>393<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <td>267<\/td> <td>166<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>388<\/td> <td>Farmington Hills<\/td> <td>MI<\/td> <td>17.57<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>54<\/td> <td>407<\/td> <td>277<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>389<\/td> <td>Round Rock<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>17.55<\/td> <td>398<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>303<\/td> <td>62<\/td> <td>102<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>390<\/td> <td>Reading<\/td> <td>PA<\/td> <td>17.52<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>376<\/td> <td>382<\/td> <td>87<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>391<\/td> <td>Lee’s Summit<\/td> <td>MO<\/td> <td>17.50<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>178<\/td> <td>329<\/td> <td>216<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>392<\/td> <td>Lawton<\/td> <td>OK<\/td> <td>17.48<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>299<\/td> <td>320<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>393<\/td> <td>Champaign<\/td> <td>IL<\/td> <td>17.43<\/td> <td>387<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>274<\/td> <td>336<\/td> <td>165<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>394<\/td> <td>Rockford<\/td> <td>IL<\/td> <td>17.31<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>51<\/td> <td>430<\/td> <td>311<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>395<\/td> <td>Auburn<\/td> <td>AL<\/td> <td>17.24<\/td> <td>390<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <td>134<\/td> <td>348<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>396<\/td> <td>Woodbury<\/td> <td>MN<\/td> <td>17.06<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>177<\/td> <td>460<\/td> <td>114<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>397<\/td> <td>Cedar Park<\/td> <td>TX<\/td> <td>16.96<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>309<\/td> <td>62<\/td> <td>139<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>398<\/td> <td>Scranton<\/td> <td>PA<\/td> <td>16.89<\/td> <td>307<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>378<\/td> <td>382<\/td> <td>128<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>399<\/td> <td>South Bend<\/td> <td>IN<\/td> <td>16.88<\/td> <td>259<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>194<\/td> <td>422<\/td> <td>218<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>400<\/td> <td>Kenosha<\/td> <td>WI<\/td> <td>16.87<\/td> <td>301<\/td> <td>182<\/td> <td>229<\/td> <td>387<\/td> <td>195<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> 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<tr> <td>484<\/td> <td>Billings<\/td> <td>MT<\/td> <td>12.04<\/td> <td>247<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>85<\/td> <td>477<\/td> <td>280<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>485<\/td> <td>Rio Rancho<\/td> <td>NM<\/td> <td>12.03<\/td> <td>239<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>190<\/td> <td>468<\/td> <td>238<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>486<\/td> <td>St. George<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>11.96<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>175<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>289<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>487<\/td> <td>South Jordan<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>11.63<\/td> <td>335<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>208<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>306<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>488<\/td> <td>West Valley City<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>11.51<\/td> <td>423<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>295<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>229<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>489<\/td> <td>Sandy<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>11.49<\/td> <td>294<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>198<\/td> <td>446<\/td> <td>350<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>490<\/td> <td>Layton<\/td> <td>UT<\/td> <td>11.47<\/td> <td>289<\/td> <td>343<\/td> <td>174<\/td> <td>446<\/td> 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\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_6e21a0b8-279c-44e0-8b71-32254febff39\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'> <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/San-Diego-1.png\" alt=\"A small kitchen compost pail for composting with San Diego\u2019s organic waste recycling program\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>San Diego | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>63.76<br><br><strong>Municipal Composting Access: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 15 (TIE)<br><strong>Private Composting Programs: <\/strong>1.5 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>State Policies: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Zero-Waste Initiatives: <\/strong>3 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Google Search Interest: <\/strong>161 | Rank: 199<br><br>Photo Credit: Jennifer Cerone<\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/53929191820_3f72fce522_c-1.png\" alt=\"A cluster of compost bins at a community garden in the East Village in NYC\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>New York | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>61.40<br><br><strong>Municipal Composting Access: <\/strong>1.5 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Private Composting Programs: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 21 (TIE)<br><strong>State Policies: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 21 (TIE)<br><strong>Zero-Waste Initiatives: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 44 (TIE)<br><strong>Google Search Interest (Population-Adjusted): <\/strong>231 | Rank: 63<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/edenpictures\/53929191820\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edenpictures<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6806852476_e63be62592_c-1.png\" alt=\"A person builds raised compost bins in a small residential alleyway in Los Angeles\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Los Angeles | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>58.35<br><br><strong>Municipal Composting Access: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 15 (TIE)<br><strong>Private Composting Programs: <\/strong>1.5 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>State Policies: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Zero-Waste Initiatives: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 5 (TIE)<br><strong>Google Search Interest: <\/strong>131 | Rank: 327<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/lagreengrounds\/6806852476\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LAGreenGrounds<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9530387653_e74d60013b_c-1.png\" alt=\"A woman dumps a Tupperware of food scraps in an organic recycling bin at a Boston farmers market\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Boston | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>54.86<br><br><strong>Municipal Composting Access: <\/strong>1.5 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Private Composting Programs: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 21 (TIE)<br><strong>State Policies: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Zero-Waste Initiatives: <\/strong>1 | [Rank: 44 (TIE)<br><strong>Google Search Interest: <\/strong>160 | Rank: 203<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/-aismist\/9530387653\/in\/photolist-6zjdb9-8keefY-fwaJdv-fwaFZR-doXT7G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Steinhoff<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5847211611_6a5e4bdcbb_c-1.png\" alt=\"A car filled with native plants at the Santa Monica Museum of Art\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Santa Monica, California | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>52.16<br><br><strong>Municipal Composting Access: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 15 (TIE)<br><strong>Private Composting Programs: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 21 (TIE)<br><strong>State Policies: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Zero-Waste Initiatives: <\/strong>2 | Rank: 5 (TIE)<br><strong>Google Search Interest: <\/strong>164 | Rank: 181<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/skinnylawyer\/5847211611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarlet Sappho<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC-BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Cities for Composting \u2014 Local Insights<\/h3> <!---Author: Kimberly Magerl--> <section class=\"ls-accordion\" aria-label=\"City highlights list\"> <style> :root{ --ls-green:#0AB563; 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} .ls-accordion details[open] summary::after{ transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--ls-orange); } \/* Click to expand only on hover *\/ .ls-accordion summary::before { content: \"Click to expand\"; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(17,24,39,0.5); position: absolute; right: 28px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s ease; } .ls-accordion summary:hover::before { opacity: 1; } .ls-accordion .content{ padding: 10px 0 6px 0; } .ls-accordion p{ margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.6; } <\/style> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">San Diego (No. 1)<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>\u201cWe started composting when San Diego delivered the green bins in 2023. The city made things easy, especially for those (like us) who never composted before,\u201d says my brother, Hunter Edwards.<\/p> <p>For their home composting setup, \u201cWe have a small collapsible table in the kitchen where we put the compost,\u201d he says. \u201cThe large compost bin the city collects is outside next to our trash and recycling bins. When the small bin inside is full, we empty it into the large one outside.<\/p> <p>\u201cThe only real obstacle is that the small green bin the city gives you to collect your compost in the home is frail and fragile. Ours has been cracked for some time now.\u201d <\/p> <p>His fianc\u00e9e, Jennifer Cerone, agrees, \u201cIf you carry it wrong or pick it up by the handle too quickly, the whole lid comes off. I have accidentally dropped or dumped the contents of it in our driveway many times because of this.\u201d <\/p> <p>When I asked my brother if he had any opinions about what the city does with the compost, he said, \u201cI honestly don\u2019t know what happens to it. It would be nice to know, or for the city to better communicate that to residents.\u201d<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">New York (No. 2)<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>New Yorkers have options when choosing the destination of their organic waste. <\/p> <p>Some residents take issue with the municipal program processing scraps at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiesdive.com\/news\/new-york-city-brooklyn-reynoso-composting-report-696-codigestion\/732404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anaerobic digestion facility<\/a>, instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.compostnow.org\/post\/aerobic-vs-anaerobic-composting-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aerobic composting<\/a>. The city has a robust <a href=\"https:\/\/nyccommunitycompostnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NYC Community Compost Network<\/a> \u2014 including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesecologycenter.org\/compost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LES Ecology Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkrot.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BK Rot<\/a>, and local botanical gardens \u2014 for residents to compost with instead. <\/p> <p>A free <a href=\"https:\/\/nyccommunitycompostnetwork.org\/mastercomposter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Composter Certificate Course<\/a> is available for residents to get a hands-on education about the city\u2019s composting efforts. <\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Los Angeles (No. 3)<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>Compost and compost-based products successfully helped with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biocycle.net\/compost-products-aid-in-la-fire-remediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soil bioremediation<\/a> after wildfires burned over 40,000 acres at the beginning of 2025. <\/p> <p>The city has an educational composting mascot, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanitation.lacity.gov\/san\/faces\/home\/portal\/s-lsh-wwd\/s-lsh-wwd-s\/s-lsh-wwd-s-o\/s-lsh-wwd-s-o-mpfg?_adf.ctrl-state=ctilkpt2d_5&nelGroupLayout%3Cbr+%2F%3E=&_afrLoop=16129599491889907#!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professor Green<\/a>, whom residents can reach out to for composting guidance. There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/sanitation.lacity.gov\/san\/faces\/home\/portal\/s-lsh-wwd\/s-lsh-wwd-s\/s-lsh-wwd-s-o\/s-lsh-wwd-s-o-fcw?_adf.ctrl-state=ctilkpt2d_5&nelGroupLayout%3Cbr+%2F%3E=&_afrLoop=16129709959640156#!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free composting workshops<\/a> planned throughout the year.<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Boston (No. 4)<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>Boston makes composting accessible 24\/7 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/departments\/public-works\/project-oscar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project Oscar<\/a> bins.<\/p> <p>20 of these bins are spread across the city for residents to drop off food scraps. These bins are locked to keep rats out, but the code is 2-1-4, and they can be unlocked at any time of day. <\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Santa Monica (No. 5)<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>Over <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumnews1.com\/ca\/southern-california\/environment\/2024\/01\/03\/santa-monica-college-worms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">half a million worms<\/a> work to break down scraps at Santa Monica College.<\/p> <p>In 2025, Santa Monica hosted the Plastic Pollution Coalition\u2019s inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org\/blog\/2025\/11\/19\/plastic-pollution-solutions-expo-held-in-santa-monica-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plastic Pollution Solutions Expo<\/a> and a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecorsaironline.com\/corsair\/2025\/9\/23\/pmxtn7pelo9as0mvgftn97x9ngrpqr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainability Landscape Expo<\/a>. <\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <\/section> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\">Composting Key Insights<\/h2> <p><strong>82 cities<\/strong> in our ranking have <strong>municipal composting access<\/strong>, according to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>78%<\/strong> of these cities\u2019 programs offer <strong>curbside pickup<\/strong> for compost.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>40%<\/strong> of them have an option for <strong>compost drop-off<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>17%<\/strong> of cities with municipal composting \u2014 including <strong>Minneapolis<\/strong> (No. 9), <strong>Denver<\/strong> (No. 11), and <strong>Anchorage<\/strong> (No. 35) \u2014 offer options for both curbside and drop-off. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The biggest cities without municipal composting programs include <strong>Dallas <\/strong>(No. 61), <strong>Houston<\/strong> (No. 85), and <strong>Philadelphia<\/strong> (No. 129). Philly does have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/programs\/farmphilly\/community-composting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community compost network<\/a>. <\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>146 cities<\/strong> in our ranking have composting access through <strong>private compost businesses<\/strong>.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>98%<\/strong> of these programs offer <strong>curbside compost pickup<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>16%<\/strong> of these companies allow <strong>compost drop-off<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>14%<\/strong> of these cities have companies offering both, including in <strong>Austin<\/strong> (No. 8), <strong>Charlotte<\/strong> (No. 17), and <strong>Nashville<\/strong> (No. 30). <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Some cities <strong>lack private composting<\/strong> access because their municipal programs operate with an <strong>exclusive<\/strong> <strong>franchise model<\/strong>, meaning the government is contracting municipal services out to 1 or a few private local companies. This is the case in cities like <strong>San Francisco<\/strong> (No. 10), <strong>Seattle<\/strong> (No. 37), and <strong>Portland<\/strong> (No. 73).<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>28 cities<\/strong> have <strong>both municipal and private composting<\/strong> options for residents. This is the case for our <strong>top 5 cities<\/strong>, as well as cities like <strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong> (No. 19), <strong>San Antonio<\/strong> (No. 25), and <strong>Raleigh, North Carolina<\/strong> (No. 60).<\/p> <p><strong>300 cities <\/strong>in our ranking are reported to have <strong>no municipal or private composting<\/strong> access, but you can still compost at home, in your yard, and at spaces like community gardens. <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The largest cities without standard residential composting programs are <strong>San Jose, California<\/strong> (No. 102), <strong>Omaha, Nebraska<\/strong> (No. 406), and <strong>Virginia Beach, Virginia<\/strong> (No. 440). <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>While San Jose residents don\u2019t have standard composting services, this city has pioneered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/your-government\/departments-offices\/environmental-services\/recycling-garbage\/residents\/how-to-recycle-right\/recycling-garbage-processing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mixed waste processing model<\/a> where <strong>compostable materials are sorted out of the waste stream<\/strong> and processed at a material recovery facility. This model for organics recycling has not been widely adopted due to the high operating costs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostingcouncil.org\/page\/CompostContamination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contamination<\/a> potential. <\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"metric-highlights\">Worming Through Metric Highlights<\/h2> <!-- Author: Kimberly Magerl --> <div style=\"border-left:4px solid #0AB563; border-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, #0AB563, #FF9901) 1; padding-left:16px; margin:24px 0; font-family:Inter, sans-serif; color:#111827;\"> <p><strong>Why should Americans compost?<\/strong> \u201cOrganic wastes from yard clippings and food decomposing in landfills are the third-largest source of methane emissions in the U.S.,\u201d says professor Marianne Krasny, director of Cornell University\u2019s Civic Ecology Lab, \u201cand remember methane is 84 times stronger than CO2 as a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming in the near-term.\u201d<\/p> <p><strong>Best of Both Worlds:<\/strong> Residents of cities like <strong>Cedar Rapids, Iowa<\/strong> (No. 45), <strong>Athens, Georgia<\/strong> (No. 48), and <strong>Knoxville, Tennessee<\/strong> (No. 110), enjoy access to both <strong>municipal and private composting programs<\/strong> and <strong>ample yard space<\/strong> for creating a compost pile at home.<\/p> <p><strong>Mulching Monopolies: San Francisco<\/strong> (No. 10) is a pioneer of composting in the U.S., being the <strong>first to formally set a Zero Waste Goal<\/strong> in 2002 and to <strong>mandate recycling and composting<\/strong> in 2009. However, the city has a <a href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/2023\/03\/10\/scandal-plagued-recology-wants-you-to-pay-more-for-garbage-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monopolized municipal composting system<\/a> (aka no private composting options), and residents have the <strong>smallest average yards<\/strong> in the nation, making backyard composting challenging. <\/p> <p><strong>Goal Setters: 170 cities<\/strong> in our ranking have <strong>zero-waste initiatives<\/strong>. Nearly a decade ago, California first announced its <a href=\"https:\/\/calrecycle.ca.gov\/organics\/slcp\/#:~:text=To%20reduce%20methane%20pollution%20and%20other%20short%2Dlived%20climate%20pollutants%2C%20California%20passed%20SB%201383%20(Lara%2C%202016).%0AThe%20law%20set%20targets%20for%202025%3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ambitious goal<\/a> to <strong>divert 75% of organic waste by 2025<\/strong>.<\/p> <ul> <li>4 California cities \u2014 <strong>San Diego<\/strong> (No. 1), <strong>San Francisco<\/strong> (No. 10), <strong>Oceanside<\/strong> (No. 14), and <strong>El Cajon<\/strong> (No. 39) \u2014 operate under <strong>zero-waste initiatives<\/strong> at the <strong>city, county, and state level<\/strong>. <\/li> <li><strong>Orlando<\/strong> (No. 6) and <strong>Gainesville<\/strong> (No. 8) stand out at the top as the <strong>only two Florida cities<\/strong> in our ranking <strong>with zero-waste initiatives<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Material Mandates: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts,<\/strong> and <strong>Vermont<\/strong> are legislative leaders, requiring the <strong>separation of both yard trimmings and food waste<\/strong> from trash. <\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Vermont<\/strong> was the first state to pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/dec.vermont.gov\/waste-management\/solid\/universal-recycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Recycling Law<\/a> in 2012, mandating both recycling for paper, plastic, metal, and glass materials, and composting for food scraps and yard debris. <\/li> <li><strong>Connecticut<\/strong> is a policy pioneer, being the <strong>first state to mandate leaf recycling<\/strong> in 1989 and to <strong>pass commercial composting regulations<\/strong> in 2011. <\/li> <li><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong> has <a href=\"https:\/\/refed.org\/articles\/guest-blog-from-mandate-to-momentum-how-massachusetts-turned-an-organic-waste-ban-into-a-model-for-success\/#:~:text=A%202024%20Science%20study%20found,in%20waste%20sent%20to%20landfills.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found significant success<\/a> with its mandatory composting program because the \u201claw does not include exemptions for particular businesses, imposes a cost for not following the rules, and is rigorous in conducting compliance checks,\u201d Krasny points out. <\/li> <\/ul> <button onclick=\"const hidden=this.nextElementSibling; hidden.style.display=hidden.style.display==='none'?'block':'none'; this.textContent=hidden.style.display==='none'?'Show More':'Show Less';\" style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:10px 16px; border:1px solid #0AB563; background:#0AB563; color:#fff; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Show More<\/button> <div style=\"display:none; margin-top:16px;\"> <p><strong>Composting Communities: Washington, D.C.<\/strong> (No. 19), is home to the <strong>most composting facilities<\/strong> mapped by the EPA, with <strong>53<\/strong> \u2014 which includes compost systems at schools, firehouses, and other community spaces \u2014 followed by <strong>New York<\/strong> and <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>. <\/p> <p><strong>Seeking Bins:<\/strong> Despite scoring in the bottom half of our ranking for a lack of composting infrastructure, cities like <strong>Birmingham, Alabama<\/strong> (No. 339), <strong>Colorado<\/strong> cities <strong>Westminster<\/strong> (No. 429) and <strong>Lakewood<\/strong> (No. 465), and <strong> Nampa, Idaho<\/strong> (No. 449), land among the <strong>top 100 cities<\/strong> for <strong>local interest in composting<\/strong>.<\/p> <p><strong>Rapid Rotting:<\/strong> You can compost successfully in any climate. However, the ideal conditions for <strong>speedy composting<\/strong> are found in <strong>hot regions<\/strong> like <strong>Florida<\/strong> and <strong>Texas<\/strong>. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p> <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\"> <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask the Experts<\/h2> <p>As the composting scene continues to spread, we turned to a panel of composting experts to learn more about limiting food waste. Explore their advice below.<\/p> <ol> <li>What are 3 misconceptions about composting?<\/li> <li>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/li> <li>What are three advantages and 3 disadvantages of composting at home?<\/li> <li>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/li> <li>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/li> <li>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/li> <li>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/li> <li>Apart from composting, what is 1 other way to reuse food scraps?<\/li> <li>What are the key trade-offs and potential negative environmental impacts of a municipal composting system that prioritizes anaerobic digestion (biogas) over traditional, aerobic composting?<\/li> <li>Why do some people say anaerobic digestion (AD) isn’t “real” composting, and what role does AD play in waste sustainability?<\/li> <li>What problems or risks arise when a single company controls all of a city’s mandated composting services?<\/li> <\/ol> <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\"> <style> .expert-avatars { scrollbar-width: none; -ms-overflow-style: none; \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/ -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/ touch-action: pan-x; } \/* hide scroll bar *\/ .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; } .expert-avatars .item { width: 125px; flex-shrink: 0; } .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px; } \/* hacky fix for padding at the end of the.expert-avatars *\/ .expert-avatars .item:last-child { position: relative; } .expert-avatars .item:last-child::after { position: absolute; left: 100%; height: 1px; width: 20px; display: block; content: \"\"; } .trim-label { max-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 1; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; line-height: 1.4; } .credentials { max-height: 18px; width: 250px; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 1; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; line-height: 1.4; } .credentials-small { max-height: 18px; width: 110px; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 1; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; line-height: 1.4; } [x-cloak] { display: none; } <\/style> <div class=\"expert-avatars flex overflow-x-scroll overscroll-contain px-2 mb-10 lg:hidden\"> <div class=\"item text-center mx-3\" @click=\"openExpert('frank-franciosi', 'container')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Frank-Franciosi-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Frank Franciosi\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Frank Franciosi <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-gray-800 trim-label\">Independent Composting Industry Consultant<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center mx-3\" @click=\"openExpert('marianne-krasny', 'container')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marian-Krasny.png?wsr\" alt=\"Marian Krasny\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Marianne Krasny <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-gray-800 trim-label\">Professor and Director of Graduate Studies; Director, Civic Ecology Lab Natural Resources and the Environment, Director of Outreach and Food Policy, Climate Action Now; Contributing Writer, Forbes Author: In This Together: Connecting with your Community to Combat the Climate Crisis<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center mx-3\" @click=\"openExpert('sougata-bardhan-phd', 'container')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sougata-Bardhan.png?wsr\" alt=\"Sougata Bardhan\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Sougata Bardhan, Ph.D. <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-gray-800 trim-label\">Assistant Professor (Nat. 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Composting is smelly.<\/p> <p>Composting is an aerobic process and when properly managed composting doesn\u2019t produce strong odors.<\/p> <p>2. It’s complicated.<\/p> <p>Composting is actually very simple, and there are methods for all experience levels.<\/p> <p>3. Everything that is biodegradable can be composted.<\/p> <p>Not true, there is greenwashing out there. Biodegradable and compostable are not the same terms. Not all biodegradable items are compostable or suitable for home composting. Some need industrial facilities and should be certified compostable via the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and field tested by the Compost Manufacturers Alliance (CMA).<\/p> <p><strong>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Composting would significantly reduce landfill waste and methane emissions, as nearly 30% of landfill content is organic waste. The EPA rates U.S. open-air landfills as number three on the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lmop\/basic-information-about-landfill-gas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sources of methane production<\/a>.<\/p> <p>Composting is an aerobic process and does not produce the GHG methane. This would cut greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change while creating nutrient-rich soil amendments. It would also preserve valuable landfill space that could be used for non-recyclable waste.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three advantages and three disadvantages of composting at home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Advantages:<\/p> <p>1. Waste reduction: Reduces household waste and carbon footprint.<\/p> <p>2. Soil enrichment: Produces nutrient-rich compost for gardening.<\/p> <p>3. You know what is in your compost. Make a good recipe with 30 parts Carbon (browns) and 1 part Nitrogen (greens), 45-50% moisture, and lots of bulking materials like wood chips for air space porosity, and you will have a create great starting batch of compost.<\/p> <p>Disadvantages:<\/p> <p>1. Space requirements: Requires outdoor space, challenging for urban dwellers.<\/p> <p>2. Time and effort: Needs regular attention and maintenance.<\/p> <p>3. Pests and odors: Poor management can attract pests and cause odors.<\/p> <p><strong>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/strong><\/p> <p>They can use them on potted plants, in window boxes, or spread finished compost near their house to increase the organic material in any lawn or garden or donate to a nearby community garden.<\/p> <p><strong>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Lack of awareness. We in America have such a single-use mindset. It can take just a little more effort to do something good like compost, but so many people don\u2019t know or care to try.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li>Also, space limitations: Limited outdoor space hinders composting efforts.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The effectiveness of policies like mandatory composting is becoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostingcouncil.org\/page\/organicsbans?&hhsearchterms=%22bans%22are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more prevalent<\/a>. Success depends on public education, proper infrastructure, and ease of participation.<\/p> <p><strong>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The short answer is that food waste in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. If we can think about \u201cfood waste\u201d as \u201cfood scraps\u201d we start to reframe how we view food that is not eaten. It’s basically an untapped resource.<\/p> <p><strong>Apart from composting, what is one other way to reuse food scraps?<\/strong><\/p> <p>If you cannot compost:<\/p> <ul> <li>Reduce the food you buy (source reduction).<\/li> <li>Donate that food to hungry people.<\/li> <li>Feed it to animals.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Then, we believe composting is the best last line of defense for these food scraps.<\/p> <p><strong>What are the key trade-offs and potential negative environmental impacts of a municipal composting system that prioritizes anaerobic digestion (biogas) over traditional, aerobic composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>If the anaerobic digestion (AD) system manages the digestate by-product as per their permits and product registration or composts the final digest by-product from the process, <strong>there is no significant \u201cenvironmental impact\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>Sometimes AD is referred to as a composting method, but it is not composting. The methods are totally different, and the final products are as well.<\/p> <p>The key tradeoffs are capital costs and a salable final product. It costs more to plan, permit, and construct an AD plant vs. a composting facility.<\/p> <p>Most of the AD facilities in the US are \u201cwet AD plants.\u201d This means that the incoming feedstocks are mechanically macerated into a slurry, then pumped into a vessel or tank to produce methane. Digestate falls to the bottom of the tank and eventually needs to be removed to increase space for more incoming materials.<\/p> <p>Most AD plants remove this and apply it to farmland. States require a land application permit for this activity. States also require facilities to have this material tested and registered as a fertilizer prior to application. This by-product is applied at agronomic rates.<\/p> <p>If this material is applied at the wrong time of the year (winter or wet season), on a growing crop, or at the wrong rates, there <strong>could be a negative environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>There are a few AD plants that will compost this material by adding it to green waste, and they produce a final compost product.<\/p> <p><strong>Why do some people say anaerobic digestion (AD) isn’t “real” composting, and what role does AD play in waste sustainability?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I believe that most people who say this relate it to two things:<\/p> <p>1. The composting process is completed by aerobic organisms, and the AD process is completed by anaerobic organisms.<\/p> <p>2. The second is that the final product coming out of the AD process is not a compost product by definition.<\/p> <p><strong>What problems or risks arise when a single company controls all of a city’s mandated composting services?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Problems and risks arise if the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement is written poorly. It all starts with the municipality having a streamlined process of developing and managing its Request for Proposal (RFP) for such services. The municipality must build into the RFP the following:<\/p> <ol> <li><strong>Statement of qualifications<\/strong>. <ol> <li>Years in business<\/li> <li>Management profiles<\/li> <li>Staff profiles<\/li> <li>US Composting Council\u2019s Compost Operations Manager (CCOM) Certification<\/li> <\/ol> <\/li> <li><strong>Quality assurance and quality control plan<\/strong> for testing.<\/li> <li><strong>Marketing plan<\/strong> for marketing finished compost product.<\/li> <li><strong>References<\/strong> from other municipalities.<\/li> <li><strong>Revenue<\/strong> sharing.<\/li> <\/ol> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div id=\"expert-marianne-krasny\" class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'marianne-krasny', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'marianne-krasny'}\" @click=\"openExpert('marianne-krasny', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\"> <div x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'marianne-krasny', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'marianne-krasny'}\" class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\" @click=\"openExpert('marianne-krasny', 'expert')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marian-Krasny.png?wsr\" alt=\"Marian Krasny\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\"> <div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'marianne-krasny'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Marianne Krasny <\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'marianne-krasny'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor and Director of Graduate Studies; Director, Civic Ecology Lab Natural Resources and the Environment, Director of Outreach and Food Policy, Climate Action Now; Contributing Writer, Forbes Author: In This Together: Connecting with your Community to Combat the Climate Crisis<\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'marianne-krasny'}\" class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Cornell University<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"hidden lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'marianne-krasny'}\"> <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('marianne-krasny', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/> <\/svg><\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\" x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'marianne-krasny'\" x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\" x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\" x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\" x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"> <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\"> <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('marianne-krasny')\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/> <\/svg> Close <\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marian-Krasny.png?wsr\" alt=\"Marian Krasny\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Marianne Krasny <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor and Director of Graduate Studies; Director, Civic Ecology Lab Natural Resources and the Environment, Director of Outreach and Food Policy, Climate Action Now; Contributing Writer, Forbes Author: In This Together: Connecting with your Community to Combat the Climate Crisis<\/div> <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Cornell University<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\"> <p><strong>What are three misconceptions about composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. That all paper and fiber products can be composted.<\/p> <p>2. That materials are separated at the compost facilities when they arrive (they are not like they are at Material Recovery Centers that feed the recycling stream). All the material that comes into the system is processed (unless it is caught and removed when offloaded).<\/p> <p>3. That we should compost everything that is certified compostable (like non-food items).<\/p> <p><strong>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Organics make up the largest portion of what is thrown in the landfill (representing 30-40% of landfill volumes), so this would significantly affect their volumes.<\/p> <p>That also means that methane gas generated and not captured will be significantly reduced, which is a big win in fighting greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three advantages and three disadvantages of composting at home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Advantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>Material stays where it is made, and no emissions are generated by shipping it off-site.<\/li> <li>Compost can be used in so many applications, so when you make your own on a regular basis, you have a regular supply that you don\u2019t have to pay for.<\/li> <li>You are not paying to landfill the yard and food scraps.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Disadvantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>It takes time, and some people start and then find out they don\u2019t make the time to manage their piles optimally.<\/li> <li>You can\u2019t home compost meat products or compostable packaging (in most cases) because they require high heat to process which is only possible at larger, commercial facilities.<\/li> <li>There may not be enough materials to compost to cover all areas of your home or business where compost is applied.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Compost can be mixed with other materials to make potting soil for container gardens on your deck<\/li> <li>Compost can be used around the property to feed the trees and other landscape areas, feeding natural nutrients and biology to plants.<\/li> <li>Compost is great for topdressing containers and indoor plants.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Lack of knowledge on how to do it right and what can be composted.<\/li> <li>For curbside collection, many cities lack the infrastructure for collection or processing, so many residents and businesses do not have access.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Very effective. When we mandate or ban organics from landfilling, it creates a necessary rallying point for the scale needed to get more access, facilities, and collection program investment, as many funding options come with speculative tonnage projections that show there is a long-term business opportunity.<\/p> <p><strong>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/strong><\/p> <p>When it goes to landfills, it creates methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas that is as much as <strong>22 times more impactful<\/strong> and a major contributor to climate change.<\/p> <p>It is also prevented from being turned into beneficial compost, which serves so many purposes. It sequesters carbon in the soil (which is a great climate change mitigation strategy), when applied, it helps conserve water, and it minimizes chemical usage in the environment.<\/p> <p><strong>Apart from composting, what is one other way to reuse food scraps?<\/strong><\/p> <p>There is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-management-food\/wasted-food-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA hierarchy<\/a> that encourages the recovery of edible food scraps to feed people, and then the next level is to use food scraps to feed animals.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div id=\"expert-sougata-bardhan-phd\" class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'sougata-bardhan-phd', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\" @click=\"openExpert('sougata-bardhan-phd', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\"> <div x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'sougata-bardhan-phd', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\" class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\" @click=\"openExpert('sougata-bardhan-phd', 'expert')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sougata-Bardhan.png?wsr\" alt=\"Sougata Bardhan\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\"> <div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Sougata Bardhan, Ph.D. <\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Assistant Professor (Nat. Res. Mgmt.)<\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\" class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, Lincoln University of Missouri\u200b<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"hidden lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'sougata-bardhan-phd'}\"> <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('sougata-bardhan-phd', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/> <\/svg><\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\" x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'sougata-bardhan-phd'\" x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\" x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\" x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\" x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"> <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\"> <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('sougata-bardhan-phd')\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/> <\/svg> Close <\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sougata-Bardhan.png?wsr\" alt=\"Sougata Bardhan\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Sougata Bardhan, Ph.D. <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Assistant Professor (Nat. Res. Mgmt.)<\/div> <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, Lincoln University of Missouri\u200b<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\"> <p><strong>What are three misconceptions about composting?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>One of the biggest myths about composting is that it\u2019s messy and requires a lot of maintenance. But it is manageable if we have the suitable materials.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li>Another misconception is that it smells bad, but if we maintain proper aeration and balance the green and brown components, odors should be minimal.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li>Lastly, while some people believe that composting only works with yard wastes, kitchen leftovers such as fruit peels and coffee grounds are also suitable for composting, making it a versatile and helpful technique.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/strong><\/p> <p>If everyone in America started composting, there would be a considerable drop in organic waste going to landfills, which now accounts for a significant portion of trash.<\/p> <p>It would also help reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of.<\/p> <p>Another significant benefit would be reducing methane emissions\u2014a potent greenhouse gas created by decomposing organic matter in landfills.<\/p> <p>Furthermore, landfill space would last longer, increasing their usable life and lowering the need for additional disposal sites.<\/p> <p>Overall, extensive composting could result in more sustainable waste management and a lower environmental footprint.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three advantages and three disadvantages of composting at home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The benefits of home composting include:<\/p> <ul> <li>Reducing the waste sent to landfills.<\/li> <li>Making nutrient-rich soil for gardens.<\/li> <li>Saving money on fertilizers.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>However, it has some disadvantages, such as:<\/p> <ul> <li>Pests if not well maintained.<\/li> <li>The need for space, which may be limited for apartment dwellers.<\/li> <li>The time it takes to maintain the composting system, especially for beginners.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Balancing these aspects is critical to making home composting a worthwhile experience.<\/p> <p><strong>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Apartment and condo dwellers can use their compost by starting small with a compact indoor composting bin or worm composting system, which is designed for limited space.<\/p> <p>They can also partner with community gardens or local composting programs, where their compost can be collected and used.<\/p> <p>Composting into container gardens or houseplants can boost nutrients and improve plant health.<\/p> <p>Even without a garden, compost can benefit friends or neighbors who garden, promoting community sustainability.<\/p> <p><strong>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Several obstacles hinder people from composting.<\/p> <p>1. One is the lack of space, particularly in metropolitan environments where individuals live in condos or apartments.<\/p> <p>2. Limited knowledge about composting and its maintenance, concern about unpleasant odor, and fear of attracting pests are also there.<\/p> <p>3. Sometimes there is limited access to these programs, which makes it more challenging for people.<\/p> <p><strong>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Mandatory composting policies can effectively reduce waste and encourage sustainable practices. These policies typically increase participation in composting programs and a notable decrease in organic waste sent to landfills. They can also drive broader environmental awareness and behavior change.<\/p> <p>However, the success of such policies often depends on the availability of resources, community education, and proper implementation to address potential issues like enforcement and accessibility.<\/p> <p><strong>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Food waste significantly affects the environment, mainly through the methane emissions generated during organic waste breakdown in landfills.<\/p> <p>An increased environmental footprint results from the wastage of labor, water, and energy in the production, transportation, and disposal of wasted food.<\/p> <p>Food waste reduction lessens the environmental impact and contributes to conserving these resources.<\/p> <p><strong>Apart from composting, what is one other way to reuse food scraps?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Making vegetable broth is an excellent approach to recycling food waste. It reduces waste and provides a great base for soups, stews, and sauces. It\u2019s simple, yet impactful.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div id=\"expert-rafael-auras-phd\" class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'rafael-auras-phd', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'rafael-auras-phd'}\" @click=\"openExpert('rafael-auras-phd', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\"> <div x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'rafael-auras-phd', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'rafael-auras-phd'}\" class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\" @click=\"openExpert('rafael-auras-phd', 'expert')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rafael-Auras.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Rafael Auras\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\"> <div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'rafael-auras-phd'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Rafael Auras, PhD <\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'rafael-auras-phd'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability<\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'rafael-auras-phd'}\" class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">School of Packaging, Michigan State University<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"hidden lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'rafael-auras-phd'}\"> <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('rafael-auras-phd', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/> <\/svg><\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\" x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'rafael-auras-phd'\" x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\" x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\" x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\" x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"> <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\"> <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('rafael-auras-phd')\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/> <\/svg> Close <\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rafael-Auras.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Rafael Auras\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Rafael Auras, PhD <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor, Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability<\/div> <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">School of Packaging, Michigan State University<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\"> <p><strong>What are three misconceptions about composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>While there are many misconceptions about composting, particularly industrial composting, three common ones include:<\/p> <p>1. Consumers often believe that collecting organic waste is too complicated or time-consuming.<\/p> <p>2. Municipalities may be hesitant to implement composting programs due to concerns about increased costs and the complexity of managing such systems.<\/p> <p>3. There is a general lack of awareness about the significant carbon footprint reduction that composting can achieve for a community. Although understanding is improving, it may take years before cities and communities fully recognize and evaluate the environmental benefits of composting.<\/p> <p><strong>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Large amounts of organics could be composted in industrial or home composting and diverted from landfill. So, the large amount of methane generated by landfills, mostly in the U.S. collected through EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program, will be reduced \u2014 but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lmop\/frequent-questions-about-landfill-gas#:~:text=Per%20the%20most%20recent%20Inventory,methane%20emissions%20across%20all%20sectors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most of the methane leakage from landfills will be avoided<\/a>.<\/p> <p>Organic collection and composting should be able to create a circular economy for the organic waste component of the Municipal Solid Waste.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three advantages and three disadvantages of composting at home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>A few things that come to my mind:<\/p> <p>Advantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>Reduces the amount of waste sent to the collection system, which means fewer trucks on the road and less organic waste ending up in landfills.<\/li> <li>Produces nutrient-rich compost for gardening, offering economic benefits by reducing the need for store-bought fertilizers.<\/li> <li>Fosters a deeper connection with the environment, encouraging mindfulness and a greater awareness of sustainable practices.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Disadvantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>Requires setting up and maintaining a composting system at home, which can be challenging for those with limited space or resources.<\/li> <li>Demands regular attention and coordination to manage the composting process effectively.<\/li> <li>If not managed properly, home composting can become a nuisance, leading to unpleasant odors.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/strong><\/p> <p>One effective way is to participate in a city-wide compost collection program that offers incentives or rewards for participation.<\/p> <p>Additionally, even with limited space, apartment and condo dwellers can use their compost to maintain small container gardens, growing herbs and vegetables without the use of chemicals, thus creating a sustainable and self-sufficient source of fresh produce.<\/p> <p><strong>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Knowledge, convenience, and incentives.<\/p> <p><strong>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>They are necessary to make sure that we reduce organic waste and avoid sending organic waste to the landfill. Food and yard trimming waste represent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling\/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials#Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 1\/3 of the MSW<\/a> in the U.S.<\/p> <p><strong>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Food waste has a significant environmental impact.<\/p> <p>Firstly, a vast amount of resources\u2014such as water, energy, and labor\u2014are used to produce food that ultimately goes to waste. When this food ends up in landfills, it undergoes anaerobic decomposition, leading to the production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.<\/p> <p>To mitigate this impact, we can improve our waste management systems by increasing organic waste collection in the U.S. and encouraging home composting where feasible, turning food waste into a resource rather than a liability<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div id=\"expert-susan-thoman\" class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'susan-thoman', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'susan-thoman'}\" @click=\"openExpert('susan-thoman', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\"> <div x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'susan-thoman', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'susan-thoman'}\" class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\" @click=\"openExpert('susan-thoman', 'expert')\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Susan-Thoman.png?wsr\" alt=\"Susan Thoman\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\"> <div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'susan-thoman'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Susan Thoman <\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'susan-thoman'}\" class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Managing Director<\/div> <div x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'susan-thoman'}\" class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Compost Manufacturing Alliance<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"hidden lg:block\" x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'susan-thoman'}\"> <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('susan-thoman', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/> <\/svg><\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\" x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'susan-thoman'\" x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\" x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\" x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\" x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\" x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"> <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\"> <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('susan-thoman')\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\"> <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/> <\/svg> Close <\/button> <\/div> <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Susan-Thoman.png?wsr\" alt=\"Susan Thoman\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\"> <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Susan Thoman <\/div> <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Managing Director<\/div> <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Compost Manufacturing Alliance<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\"> <p><strong>What are three misconceptions about composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. That all paper and fiber products can be composted.<\/p> <p>2. That materials are separated at the compost facilities when they arrive (they are not like they are at Material Recovery Centers that feed the recycling stream). All the material that comes into the system is processed (unless it is caught and removed when offloaded).<\/p> <p>3. That we should compost everything that is certified compostable (like non-food items).<\/p> <p><strong>How would landfills be impacted if everyone in America composted?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Organics make up the largest portion of what is thrown in the landfill (representing 30-40% of landfill volumes), so this would significantly affect their volumes.<\/p> <p>That also means that methane gas generated and not captured will be significantly reduced, which is a big win in fighting greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three advantages and three disadvantages of composting at home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Advantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>Material stays where it is made, and no emissions are generated by shipping it off-site.<\/li> <li>Compost can be used in so many applications, so when you make your own on a regular basis, you have a regular supply that you don\u2019t have to pay for.<\/li> <li>You are not paying to landfill the yard and food scraps.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Disadvantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>It takes time, and some people start and then find out they don\u2019t make the time to manage their piles optimally.<\/li> <li>You can\u2019t home compost meat products or compostable packaging (in most cases) because they require high heat to process which is only possible at larger, commercial facilities.<\/li> <li>There may not be enough materials to compost to cover all areas of your home or business where compost is applied.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How can apartment and condo dwellers best make use of their compost?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Compost can be mixed with other materials to make potting soil for container gardens on your deck<\/li> <li>Compost can be used around the property to feed the trees and other landscape areas, feeding natural nutrients and biology to plants.<\/li> <li>Compost is great for topdressing containers and indoor plants.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>What obstacles are preventing people from composting?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Lack of knowledge on how to do it right and what can be composted.<\/li> <li>For curbside collection, many cities lack the infrastructure for collection or processing, so many residents and businesses do not have access.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>How effective are policies like mandatory composting?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Very effective. When we mandate or ban organics from landfilling, it creates a necessary rallying point for the scale needed to get more access, facilities, and collection program investment, as many funding options come with speculative tonnage projections that show there is a long-term business opportunity.<\/p> <p><strong>How does food waste impact the environment?<\/strong><\/p> <p>When it goes to landfills, it creates methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas that is as much as <strong>22 times more impactful<\/strong> and a major contributor to climate change.<\/p> <p>It is also prevented from being turned into beneficial compost, which serves so many purposes. It sequesters carbon in the soil (which is a great climate change mitigation strategy), when applied, it helps conserve water, and it minimizes chemical usage in the environment.<\/p> <p><strong>Apart from composting, what is one other way to reuse food scraps?<\/strong><\/p> <p>There is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-management-food\/wasted-food-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA hierarchy<\/a> that encourages the recovery of edible food scraps to feed people, and then the next level is to use food scraps to feed animals.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Methodology: How We Ranked the Top Cities for Composting<\/h2> <p>To rank the Top Cities for Composting, we compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities across 11 different metrics. <\/p> <p>Our composting metrics covered 5 major themes:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Infrastructure<\/strong> (44%): We looked at access to municipal and private composting programs, the number of local composting facilities, and community gardens per square mile. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Waste Initiatives and Policies<\/strong> (22%): We considered whether the state mandates the separation of yard trimmings and\/or food scraps from the trash, and zero-waste initiatives at the city, county, and state levels. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Residential Space<\/strong> (7%): We considered the average yard size for setting up a backyard compost pile. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Climate<\/strong> (11%): We looked into average temperature, humidity, and a counterweight on the average number of very cold days since cold weather can slow down composting.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Local Interest <\/strong>(15%): Average monthly Google searches for composting-related terms, such as \u201ccompost near me,\u201d \u201ccompost bin,\u201d and \u201ccomposting,\u201d adjusted by population. <\/li> <\/ul> <p>For each of the 500 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.<\/p> <p>Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 500).<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-9463d4f0-0c93-4820-93a7-9000cc9cb668\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9463d4f0-0c93-4820-93a7-9000cc9cb668\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9463d4f0-0c93-4820-93a7-9000cc9cb668\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Notes:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9463d4f0-0c93-4820-93a7-9000cc9cb668\"> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>It is challenging to capture all the nuances of a successful composting project. We were unable to factor in rates of successful waste diversion, compost contamination, incentives, costs, or community participation rates due to a lack of data.<\/li> <li>Some organic waste facilities use anaerobic digestion to create biofuel and electricity from organics instead of producing compost.<\/li> <li>The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 500 due to ties.<\/li> <li>Weights for \u201cAccess to Municipal Composting\u201d were distributed as: 1 point for curbside pick-up services and 0.5 points for drop-off services.<\/li> <li>Weights for \u201cAccess to Private Composting\u201d were distributed as: 1 point for curbside pick-up services and 0.5 points for drop-off services.<\/li> <li>Weights for \u201cState Policies\u201d were distributed as: 1 point for regulations requiring separate yard waste collection and 1 point for regulations requiring separate food waste collection.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div> <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitygarden.org\/garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>American Community Garden Association<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/3e40ae8184b04e5fa27f15f83692f2a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Environmental Protection Agency<\/em><\/a><em>, Google Ads, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncei.noaa.gov\/products\/land-based-station\/comparative-climatic-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/metrostor.us\/the-cities-leading-the-way-on-zero-waste-initiatives-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>metroSTOR<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainablepackaging.org\/public-resources\/mapping-urban-access-to-composting-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Sustainable Packaging Coalition<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/geographies\/reference-files\/time-series\/geo\/gazetteer-files.2024.html#list-tab-264479560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Census Bureau<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostingcouncil.org\/page\/StateRegulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Composting Council<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/transforming-waste-tool\/how-communities-define\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhfa.gov\/research\/papers\/wp1901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/wasteculture.com\/news\/3203\/Zero-Waste-Cities-in-the-USA.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Waste Culture<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wastedive.com\/news\/zero-waste-cities-us-goal-tracker\/635401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Waste Dive<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wm.com\/content\/dam\/wm\/assets\/sb1383\/preparing-for-california-sb1383.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Waste Management<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/zwia.org\/zero-waste-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Zero Waste International Alliance<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em><br><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Control Your Footprint with Backyard Composting<\/h2> <p>Composting can be complex and confusing. Some municipal programs use green bins while others use brown. Some cities create compost that residents can use in their gardens, while others recycle organic waste into biogas. Some compost facilities accept bones, dairy products, and compostable packaging, and others consider these items contaminants. <\/p> <p>If you want total control over what materials end up in your compost and how it is used, backyard composting is the way to go. <\/p> <p>Improve your environmental footprint and get the most out of your \u201cblack gold\u201d with our composting tips below.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Start smart by reading up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/composting-101-how-to-start-your-first-compost-pile\/\">composting 101<\/a> and the science behind this process.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Don\u2019t bag your grass clippings. Instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-compost-grass-clippings\/\">compost them<\/a> by grasscycling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-bagging-grass-clippings\/\">mulching them<\/a>, or collecting them to add to your compost pile. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Municipal and community composting rules and regulations vary. For your backyard pile, stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-can-you-put-in-compost-bin\/\">nontoxic brown and green materials<\/a>, and avoid putting \u201cbiodegradable\u201d packaging in your compost pile.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Make your compost bin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-compost\/\">pest-proof<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Compost makes a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-organic-fertilizer\/\">organic fertilizer<\/a>. Once your compost is ready, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-use-compost\/\">use it on your lawn<\/a>, in flower beds, or in your veggie garden. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>It is recommended for most homeowners to conduct a soil test every few years. However, if you live in a city with a high risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/paintgnome.com\/blog\/studies\/most-lead-paint-vulnerable-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lead paint<\/a> or live near industrial sites, it might be worth conducting a full compost analysis or heavy metals screening of your compost pile, too. For assistance, reach out to your <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.org\/find-cooperative-extension-in-your-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local extension program<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostingcouncil.org\/page\/CertifiedLabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STA Compost-Certified Laboratory<\/a>. <\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media Resources<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/ls-ranking-table-2025s-best-cities-for-composting-us-survey-1h1749w31zdel2z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025\u2019s Best Cities for Composting ranking results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit:<\/strong> Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/138425397@N05\/51500213137\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Stokes<\/a> via Flickr (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>), modified by Sav Maive (cropped, text added).<br><\/p> <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top Cities for Composting: 1. 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