Park Ridge approves pilot for community composting sites, asks for reporting
Council approved a pilot to place community compost collection bins (amended to five sites) and asked the sustainability commission and staff for data collection and a report on usage, vandalism and outreach to increase participation before considering an expanded program following the Groot contract renewal.
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Council approved a small pilot to expand community compost access by funding community compost collection bins and outreach, amending the original request down to an initial five sites. The sustainability commission said the pilot aims to increase access for residents who lack backyard composting options and to gauge demand ahead of the city’s next waste‑hauler contract renewal (Groot contract expires April 2026).
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