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Will you be part of the solution?

Composting is an easy way to divert food waste from landfills. Together, we can make a dent in the 55,000,000 pounds of food that Chicagoans throw out every month.


Compost Connect links urban farms, community gardens, and other sites that have composting programs with local businesses and individuals who are seeking to reduce their food waste. Help build greener communities by adding your composting program to our map, or finding one near you.

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Thanks for helping to reduce food waste! If you can accept more material, add your site to the map to increase your impact.

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I want to start!

Great! Explore our map to find a site near you, or learn how to start composting by yourself.

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