Food waste drop-off compost available for purchase

Deschutes County To Address Food Waste Challenges

On Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, the Deschutes County Solid Waste Department will host a free public seminar to address the challenges of food waste and present sustainable strategies to help reduce the amount that is sent to the landfill. Food waste is a major issue in the United States, with over one-third of all food produced ending up uneaten. In Oregon, the average household throws away 6.3 pounds of food per week, according to the Oregon D…

Food waste drop-off compost available for purchase

Have you ever wanted to buy back the compost your food scraps helped create? GoZero Services, in partnership with Main Street Ace Hardware, is offering a special preorder opportunity for residents of Bowling Green. Compost made at Andre Farms—using materials collected from the Bowling Green Food Waste Drop-off on Tarragon Drive—will be available for purchase online and pickup at the North Main Street Ace Hardware. This is a unique opportunity to…