Food Waste

Reduce your Foodprint

8-Week Self Serve Program for Tackling Food Waste

Give your waste another life. Residents can turn food scraps and organic materials into compost. The program offers a convenient way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Residents can drop off food scraps and other organic materials at the temporary drop-off/educational area located at the Nature Discovery Center near Henshaw House. 

Date: November 1 - December 14

Location: Nature Discovery Center

Time: Self-serve during park hours

Benefits:

  • Reduce Landfill Waste   
  • Reduce Greenhouse Emission (Methane)
  • Improve Soil Quality

Bucket


You can use any container for this 8-week program, but it is recommended that you use one with an airtight lid. 

This program is in partnership with Zero Waste Houston.

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