EAC updates EPA technical assistance composting grant and seeks sustainability coordinator replacement

Sep 23, 2026

Members said the EPA technical assistance grant will help plan food-waste and landscaping composting pilots; Sarah Peelman remains contracted as on-call coordinator while the city seeks to refill the sustainability coordinator role.

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Council members reported the EPA is providing technical assistance to explore composting options, including possible food-waste pilots. A member described in-vessel composting firms and noted the grant could help the city scope pilot projects and identify partners.

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