Compost Crew
Community composting in order to build healthier, sustainable gardens!
Why Compost?
In an effort to relocalize the nutrient cycle in DuPage County, our nonprofit has established a Community Compost Program. Composting allows us to sequester carbon thereby reducing global CO2 emissions. Sustain DuPage’s composting program avoids wasting resources that would otherwise go into local landfills while at the same time building soil that is packed with a rich macro and micro-nutrients.
What to Bring to Compost
Anyone in the area may drop off the types of organic material we accept, including kitchen scraps, leaves, grass that has not been chemically treated, and pumpkins. We do not accept any animal products or manure.
Our compost program builds soil, which is applied to the Sustain DuPage Garden beds and shared with members and volunteers.
How to Drop Off Compost
Sustain DuPage requests that individuals drop off food scraps and yard waste by walking from the parking lot to the compost area. If you have a large load, we can help you out. To respect our property, which we share with others, including children, we do not allow large vehicles to drive directly to the compost area except in special circumstances pre-approved by Sustain DuPage leadership.