Decatur to start CompostNow pilot Sept. 15 for 100 households; contamination fees and logistics highlighted
The city signed an agreement with CompostNow to start a food-organics pilot on Sept. 15 for roughly 100 households, accepting food and paper (no yard waste). Staff warned contamination over 5% triggers high fees and said the pilot will focus on outreach and data collection before scaling.
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City sustainability staff told the commission that Decatur’s CompostNow pilot is now contracted and scheduled to begin Sept. 15 for about 100 participating households. The pilot will accept food organic waste and paper only; yard waste is excluded because pesticide contamination and the grant-funded single truck make separate collections infeasible.
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