
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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OP Recycling provides restaurant waste consulting and compliance services in Columbus, OH. They specialize in grease trap cleaning, used cooking oil removal, and wastewater transport with a fleet of tanker trucks. With over 40 years of experience, their licensed and insured team handles grease removal and recycling, ensuring compliance and sustainability. OP Recycling offers 24/7 service to support food industry businesses in managing waste responsibly.

1190 Joyce Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center in Columbus, OH, is a large and technologically advanced facility specializing in food waste recycling for restaurants and other commercial clients. Serving Columbus and surrounding areas, the center processes up to 250,000 tons annually with capabilities including hydraulic lift unloading and advanced sorting technologies like optical scanners and AI. Rumpke supports a circular economy by supplying recycled materials to manufacturers within a 250-mile radius. The facility also features an education center developed with COSI and Ohio State University, offering interactive exhibits and tours.

2170 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
Green Mountain Products is a waste management company based in Columbus, Ohio, serving the Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana regions. They specialize in used cooking oil collection, grease trap cleaning, and industrial bulk tanker services, supporting biodiesel and animal feed industries. The company is working toward becoming a zero waste fats, oils, and grease (FOG) discharge facility, ensuring environmentally responsible recycling of waste streams. Green Mountain Products offers 24/7 service availability to meet customer needs around the clock.

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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