UW Recycling and UW Solid Waste
Food Waste Composting
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UW Recycling began collecting food waste for composting in Spring 2004. Working closely with campus food service facilities, the program successfully diverted more than 241 tons of compostable food waste and food packaging in fiscal year 2006/07. There are currently more than 50 locations that have toters for the collection of food waste. All food service facilities and coffee shops on campus are taking part in the program.
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Food Waste Toters |
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Food waste toters are typically located in loading areas or behind buildings. If your building doesn't have a toter, contact UW Recycling at recycle@u.washington.edu. Only approved biodegradable, vegetable-based bags can go into the toters. Do not put plastic bags in the toters. Toters are serviced by Cedar Grove Composting, the University's contracted vendor. To request a food waste toter for a special event, fill out the online form. |
Kitchen/Breakroom Composting |
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To establish food waste collection in your breakroom or kitchen, purchase the container of your choice. Suggestions are listed below. You can choose to line your compost pail with a biodegradable bag; see below for some ordering information. Remember that this is a voluntary program; staff are responsible for emptying their food waste into a toter. If there is a food waste toter at your building, it is on a service schedule and you can immediately begin emptying your collected food waste into it. If your building does not have a food waste toter, contact UW Recycling at recycle@u.washington.edu. |
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Plastic Compost Pails |
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http://www.leevalley.com
A - Plastic Kitchen Compost Pail, 1 gallon, item XG227 ($14.50) B - Plastic Kitchen Compost Pail, 1.8 gallon, item XG225 ($15.50) C - Replacement Filters, pkg of 3, item XG213 ($5.95) |
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http://cleanairgardening.com/
Plastic Compost Pail, 2.4 gallons, item BKC2000 ($19.99) Pack of 3 Extra Filters for Plastic Compost Pail, item PCF3 ($5.99) |
Stainless Steel Compost Pails |
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http://www.leevalley.com
A – Stainless Steel Compost Pail, 1 gallon, item XG155 ($14.50) B – Stainless Steel Compost Pail, 1.5 gallons, item XG150 ($16.50) |
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http://cleanairgardening.com/
Stainless Steel Compost Pail, 1 gallon, item SSCP ($39.99) Pack of 2 Extra Filters for Stainless Steel Compost Pail, item SSF2 ($7.99) |
Ceramic Compost Pails |
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http://www.plowhearth.com/
Ceramic Compost Crock, 1 gallon, item 42736 ($29.95) Ceramic Compost Crock Replacement Filters, item 60051 ($4.95) |
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http://www.greenfeet.com/
Countertop Compost Crock, 1.5 gallon, item 9008-00342-0000 ($23.95) Pack of 2 Replacement Filters, item 9008-00344-0000 ($2.95) |
Compostable Bags |
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| Only approved biodegradable, vegetable-based bags can go into the toters. Do not put plastic bags in the toters. | |
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http://www.leevalley.com You can also link to the BioBag web site for online merchants and local stores. |
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http://w5inter2.hivelocity.net/biocorp/cart/showall.asp
Choose Product Category "Compostable Bags - Seattle" Compostable Bags, Case of 50 ($13.00) Compostable Bags, Case of 100 ($23.00) Compostable Bags, Case of 200 ($37.00) |
