Press release from O-Town Compost

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – O-Town Compost is excited to announce the launch of its convenient, odor- and pest-free food waste collection service in Gainesville. As a Food Waste Collector registered with the City of Gainesville, O-Town Compost will offer commercial establishments and multi-family properties the service needed for them to comply with the City’s food waste ordinances passed in July 2022.

“Diverting food waste for composting instead of disposal in the landfill is a significant part of the City of Gainesville’s Zero Waste Initiative. Our mission is to reduce the amount of food waste going to the landfill and make nutrient-rich compost to support this community and its local food systems,” said Richard Devereaux, Gainesville General Manager of O-Town Compost.

O-Town Compost expects to begin distribution of its collection bins to its commercial establishment and multi-family property partners beginning October 1, 2024, with regular collection routes scheduled to commence immediately thereafter. The food waste that O-Town Compost collects will be transported to Gaston Mulch & Soil’s Gainesville composting site for processing into soil amendment.

Read the full article at the source:  https://alachuachronicle.com/o-town-compost-launches-food-waste-collection-service-in-gainesville/