How can I keep composting in the winter?

Posted On January 12, 2021

You can do your part to help reduce food waste year round. The Village of Wilmette has helpful resources on their website. See also this eight-minute video produced by SWANCC about backyard composting. The Village curbside compost pick up program runs from the first week in April to the last week of November

Yes, you can continue backyard composting all winter. Below are some options to consider!

Here is a list of compost pick up options. (This is the easiest way to compost.) Check out Collective Resource for a local option. Here are a couple of other options for residential pickups:

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If you have not yet started food composting, why not do an experiment? Save all your food waste for one week and then weigh it. Multiply by 52 to see how many pounds of food waste you could divert from the landfill each year.

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Create costumes and decorations from items you already have at home.
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If you are hosting a gathering, use your own dishes, silverware and glasses instead of plastic ware that gets thrown out.
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