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About Portland Composts

Is food scrap composting right for my business?

The Portland Composts! program is a voluntary program designed for food producing businesses to divert food scraps and food soiled paper from the landfill.  Waste that is typically thrown away can be collected to make nutrient-rich compost.

 

To learn more about why businesses should participate, who is an ideal candidate for the program, where the food scraps go, and general frequently asked questions, please view the corresponding links to the left.

 

Why Should Portland Food Businesses Compost?
How business composting helps the whole community

Who Can Participate?
Portland Composts! is open to any food business

Where Does the Waste Go?
Food from this program goes to Cedar Grove Composting

Metro's Cedar Grove Composting Fact Sheet (PDF Document, 108kb)
Frequently asked questions about the contractor selected for the region's compost program

Cedar Grove Recall Policy (PDF Document, 96kb)
The compost facility's policy on recalled food items
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