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Norwalk schools told to start cafeteria composting by July 1, 2026; district begins planning
Summary
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee was told April 30 that Connecticut will require K–12 cafeterias that produce more than 26 tons of organic waste and are within a 20-mile radius of a composting facility to begin a composting program by July 1, 2026.
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee was told April 30 that Connecticut will require K–12 cafeterias that produce more than 26 tons of organic waste and are within a 20-mile radius of a composting facility to begin a composting program by July 1, 2026.
"It's been brought to our attention that as of 07/01/2026, the school, K through 12 are going to be required to start a composting, and requirement in our cafeterias," said Jill Crest, who leads the district's food services, briefing the committee on the state requirement.
The rule will apply to most Norwalk schools, Crest said; the district already composts at Jefferson and Cranberry schools using a vendor called Blue Earth, a service that includes staff training. Crest told the committee the…
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