Tossing food scraps in your garbage can is a crime — at least in San Francisco. A brand-new city law requires residents to discard food waste in a separate bin. It's the first program of its kind in the nation, and so far, it's a mandate San Franciscans seem to relish. In fact, many residents and landlords began implementing the law before it took effect, using their city-provided food recycling bins to separate waste. Full story from NPR's Morning Edidtion here.
Oct 21, 2009
Waste and Recycling Laws in San Francisco
Tossing food scraps in your garbage can is a crime — at least in San Francisco. A brand-new city law requires residents to discard food waste in a separate bin. It's the first program of its kind in the nation, and so far, it's a mandate San Franciscans seem to relish. In fact, many residents and landlords began implementing the law before it took effect, using their city-provided food recycling bins to separate waste. Full story from NPR's Morning Edidtion here.
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Even though you may not be in SF, if you live in Center City, you can have Tim Bennett pick up your food waste for only $10/month. Coffee Grinds, uncooked vegtable waste, plant cuttings, etc. can be picked up once a week and he composts them for the city's gardens. You can sign up on www.bennettcompost.com or call 215-520-2406.
Even though you may not live in SF, if you live in Center City, you can have Tim Bennett pick up your green waste once a week for just $10/month. Coffee grinds, vegtable waste, plant cuttings, etc. will be composted by Tim and kept out of the landfill. You can sign up on www.bennettcompost.com or call him at 215-520-2406.
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