
How to set up restaurant composting program
Launch a BOH/FOH composting program that works: bin layouts, hauler setup, roles, training, signage, and contamination controls, step by step.





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Land & Lakes Co is a family-owned company based near Joliet, IL, specializing in food waste recycling for restaurants. With over 50 years of experience, the business offers environmental services including the operation of composting sites and management of landfill locations in the Chicagoland area. Originally founded in 1966 as an excavating contractor, Land & Lakes Co now focuses on sustainable waste solutions.

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Block Bins is a food waste recycling company serving Aurora, IL, that offers composting solutions for restaurants, businesses, and residential customers. They provide locked bins to keep contamination out and regularly collect and clean the bins, with pickups typically every two weeks. Block Bins supports shared bins to reduce clutter and cost, making it suitable for multi-unit buildings and community spaces. The company has been operating for over five years and focuses on efficient composting and recycling services.

440 Main St, Warrenville, IL 60555
Aurora Tallow, Inc. is a grease trap cleaning and used cooking oil recycling company based in Chicago, IL. The business offers services related to grease trap maintenance and oil recycling. Aurora Tallow, Inc. provides 24/7 availability for its customers.

111 W Jackson Blvd UNIT 1900, Chicago, IL 60604
Daniels Health is a medical waste consulting and smart waste management equipment provider based in Chicago, IL. They serve healthcare facilities across Illinois, including Chicago, Rockford, and Joliet, offering compliant disposal solutions for regulated medical waste, sharps, pharmaceuticals, and chemotherapy waste. Their services include reusable sharps containers with advanced safety features, onsite and online compliance training, and waste tracking technology. Founded in 1986, Daniels Health emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility with their clinically designed containers and proprietary decontamination processes.

Launch a BOH/FOH composting program that works: bin layouts, hauler setup, roles, training, signage, and contamination controls, step by step.

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