HISTORY

Food waste accounts for 50-80% of the waste stream in cafeterias, grocery stores and restaurants. Learn how to capture this waste stream to the benefit of your business.

The MRC has developed a new module for the Michigan Compost Operator’s Training to address issues specific to commercial and institutional food waste collection, hauling, and composting. The Food Waste Utilization module and training are designed to bring together regional food waste generators, potential haulers and composters to learn about food waste utilization and begin developing the relationships and plans necessary to start a viable program. Regionally focused trainings were held in two targeted locations- Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids.

RESOURCES

Understanding & Fostering Local Food Waste and Diversion Utilization
By Nicole Chardoul, P.E., Resource Recycling Systems
Kerrin O’Brien, MRC Consultant

Food Waste Utilization Program Profiles

Food Waste Composting Worksheets

MRC Food Waste Composting &
Diversion Training Module