Community compost drop-off bin for free food scrap collection as part of Cincinnati’s community composting expansion.

Community composting program grows as Cincinnati expands pilot

The City of Cincinnati will expand its community composting program after a year-long pilot showed strong participation and significant waste reduction.  The initiative aims to make food scrap recycling more accessible while supporting local farms and reducing landfill waste. The city announced the expansion after a pilot program collected approximately 96,000 pounds of food scraps…

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A row of new green recycling carts lined up along a residential street in Cincinnati, representing the federal grant expansion.

Cincinnati recycling carts grant expands access across neighborhoods

Cincinnati recycling carts project aligns with broader sustainability goals The recycling cart initiative forms part of Cincinnati’s broader climate and sustainability strategy. The Green Cincinnati Plan includes goals tied to waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, and neighborhood resilience. Officials said improved recycling infrastructure could help reduce landfill usage while lowering emissions associated with…

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