The Town of Leesburg has expanded its food waste composting pilot program with the installation of a second drop-off site, giving residents another convenient option for disposing of food scraps sustainably. The Townâs first food waste composting site opened in December 2024 at the Liberty Street parking lot, located at 204 Liberty Street SW. Since its installation, the site has collected over 35 tons of food waste for composting, diverting organic materials from the landfill.
The new drop-off site is located at Tuscarora Creek Park, 425 Solitude Ct. SE, and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is free for Town residents and provides an environmentally friendly alternative to throwing food scraps in the trash. According to the Townâs Sustainability Manager Deb Moran, composting food scraps reduces methane emissions from landfills and creates nutrient-rich material that improves soil health, supports plant growth, reduces the need for fertilizers and helps store carbon.
âResidents have strongly supported food waste composting and remain committed to disposing of food scraps sustainably,â Moran said. âWeâre excited to bring this service to more areas of Town and hope to double the amount of food waste diverted from the landfill.â
For more information, visit .
Photo by Surya Travel: