Portland gets food-scrap composting


Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance adding food-scrap compost services to residential solid waste service.

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Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance adding food-scrap compost services to residential solid waste service.

Before voting “aye,” Commissioner Dan Saltzman acknowledged that the change would have it’s share of bumps during the adoption period. Reflecting on his own habits, he said “I am prepared to adapt, and to learn.”

Commissioner Amanda Fritz addressed rumors of “compost police,” indicating that people who failed to compost properly would not be slapped with fines or fees, unlike San Francisco’s program.

The new rates and services go into effect on October 31st.

Read more at Sustainable Business Oregon.

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