Removing organic material from the landfill is a top priority for all of California. Composting produces a soil amendment for farmers and helps reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

When organic material like food waste is landfilled, it breaks down and creates Methane – a greenhouse gas 80x more powerful than Carbon Dioxide. More methane means more global warming, droughts and wildfires. Do your part to stop climate change by placing organic waste in your green cart!

Marin Sanitary Service offers two compost programs for our business customers:

The first program is our regular compostables service for plant materials, food-soiled paper, and food scraps composting (see information below). The second program is our Food 2 Energy program which is aimed at large food waste generators (restaurants, delis, grocery stores) and diverts organic food waste from the landfill by turning it into energy. 

*Some businesses may be required to donate their edible food. For more information please go to zerowastemarin.org/businesses/commercial-recycling/#fdon

A recycling coordinator will review these options with you upon starting service to assure you’re using the right program.

The size and number of compostables carts a business uses varies, but what goes in these compostable receptacles remains the same: only yard and food waste.

Your compostable receptacles should be clearly marked and easy to identify. Please remember that we do not sort through the materials placed in garbage carts, so it is imperative to always place all of your yard waste and food scraps in a compostables cart.

Visit our Commercial Services page to review the size and container options for commercial customers.

Need help? Contact a Compostables Coordinator.