Composting on campus is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and give back to the environment.

Composting traps carbon and stores it in the soil, helping fight climate change. It also helps reduce the 108 billion pounds of food waste in the US each year.

What Can Be Composted?

Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, Eggshells, Coffee, Tea

What Can't Be Composted?

Dairy Products, Meat, Eggs, Bones, Fats, Oils

Do you live in Circles or Gardens apartments?

Eco Reps will provide you with a compost bin which we'll empty every Sunday! Visit our Instagram bio or website to sign up. Email us for more information.

Do you live off campus?

You can still compost! Visit the Tompkins County Recycling website for more information on compost drop-off locations.