Composted organic material enriches soil with nutrients, reducing the need for fertilizers.
Only 5% of food is composted in the US, as a result food waste is the most common trash in landfills.
Diverting organics from landfills and incinerators reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
We can track your business or organization's food scraps to help reduce waste in your community.
Compost is produced at local facilities and used by nearby farms, contractors, and residents.
Connecticut and Massachusetts have passed laws to ban or reduce food waste from landfills.
List of materials accepted in an organics recycling program.
Fruits and vegetables
Meat, fish and bones
Dairy products
Eggs and egg shells
Pasta, beans and rice
Bread and cereal
Nuts and shells
Pizza boxes from delivery
Napkins and paper towels
Soiled paper
Waxed cardboard
Egg cartons
Certified compostable products
Paper cups and plates
Bowls, utensils and containers
Soiled paper & waxed cardboard
Plants, green waste
Fats, oils, and greases
Coffee grounds and filters
Facial tissues
Cotton balls and swabs with paper stems
Houseplants and flowers
Did you know All American Waste offers food scrap collection in select areas in Connecticut? We can work with residents, towns, and transfer stations to make organics collection easy.