
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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SMSC Organics Recycling Facility in Bloomington, MN, specializes in food waste recycling for restaurants. As part of Dakota Prairie Composting, it operates a large-scale organics recycling facility in southern Minnesota that converts food, yard, and wood waste into compost to improve soil health. The facility focuses on sustainable waste management and environmental stewardship.

1115 Beulah Ln, St Paul, MN 55108
Organics Recycling is a food waste recycling company serving Minneapolis, MN. They focus on collecting food scraps from restaurants and other sources to be processed at industrial compost facilities. The compost produced is used for gardening and landscaping. The company supports several drop-off sites in the area, some of which operate 24/7.

100 Red Rock Rd, Newport, MN 55055
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center in Woodbury, MN offers food waste recycling and restaurant waste consulting services. The center supports businesses with technical assistance and grant funding to reduce waste and promote recycling. They focus on separating recyclables and converting waste into energy.

452 Northco Dr NE #120, Fridley, MN 55432
EnviroServe is a smart waste management equipment and technology vendor based in Brooklyn Park, MN. The company offers comprehensive industrial waste solutions, including hazardous and nonhazardous waste transportation, waste profiling, processing, recycling, and disposal. EnviroServe operates with a modern fleet and a team of specialists to handle environmental remediation, emergency spill response, and specialized cleaning. With locations nationwide, they support sustainability goals through safe, compliant, and eco-conscious services.

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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