The city of Decatur is working with CompostNow to launch a curbside residential composting program.聽The city鈥檚 program is subscription-based, costing $19 per month. Participating households will receive a seven-gallon curbside compost collection bin that will be picked up weekly.
The city commission approved a contract with CompostNow at its April 6 meeting. 鈥淐ompostNow will manage the program logistics and administration, and finished compost will be returned to local farms and community gardens throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area, supporting regional health,鈥� Assistant City Manager Cara Scharer said.
David Paull, co-founder and chief impact officer of CompostNow, said at the Decatur City Commission鈥檚 April 6 meeting that residents will be able to purchase compost. All food waste and compostable materials collected will be taken to CompostNow鈥檚 facility in Meriwether County.