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Home News Resources Organics Recycling Facility, home of Green Mountain Compost Tour

Organics Recycling Facility, home of Green Mountain Compost Tour

  • April 21, 2025
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Organics Recycling Facility, home of Green Mountain Compost Tour

Accepted Materials

A full list of the materials accepted for composting.

Why CSWD No Longer Accepts Compostable Foodware

Gain a better understanding why CSWD decided to stop accepting compostable foodware at Green Mountain Compost.

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic – The Atlantic

Sure, these products could be better than regular old plastic. Right now, they’re not.

Oregon DEQ’s Packaging Materials Report

Looks at how common
characteristics in packaging and food service ware
stack up against alternative materials when
considering impacts along the entire life cycle.

OregonDEQ_LCAanalysis_factsheet_2019Download

CSWD Drop-Off Centers

Drop off your leftover food scraps for composting at CSWD Drop-Off Centers.

Green Mountain Compost Products

Compost, Garden Mix and Topsoil are sold in bulk volumes, primarily destined for backyard lawns and gardens through local garden-centers and landscapers. 

Where to buy Green Mountain Compost Products

Retail locations and delivery options for Compost, Garden Mix, and/or Topsoil

Do You Really Need Compostable Bags for Your Food Scraps? | Wirecutter

Whether or not you actually need to buy those liners depends on several factors—and in fact, many experts say it’s better to forgo liners altogether or just reuse paper bags instead.

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