Food Waste
Food waste is food that ends up discarded, not eaten, or unused. Food waste recovery/disposal programs exist in Cuyahoga County, including in some communities.
Residential food waste can be composted through services offered by Rust Belt Riders. The company offers drop off locations and a subscription service for weekly curbside pick up, including in some communities. Compost services are available for a small fee. Check with your community or see details.
Learn more about composting food waste at home.
After Halloween, the Solid Waste District offers a pumpkin composting collection program for unwanted pumpkins and gourds. The program started in 2023 with a pilot collection in three locations. See details.
Businesses with food waste, perishables and other organics can compost in a commercial food waste facility, including local digesters and waste-to-energy solutions. See the Business list below.
Is the food still in usable condition? See donation options for food.
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Looking to recycle, donate or dispose of other items? Use the dark blue 'What Do I Do With?' search bar at the top of every page of this website. Allow location services or use the city drop-down to find opportunities in your local area.