Become a Member of Whidbey Compost Collective
We are starting our program soon, join the membership waitlist!
Whidbey Compost Collective is a worker-owned nonprofit established in 2022, committed to capturing compostable material for the community good.
Our mission is to keep food scraps out of the landfill by turning them into nutrient-rich compost for local use. Through a decentralized network of collection and processing sites, we are able to deliver long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Our values prioritize protecting the environment and supporting social equity. Our organization operates transparently and is committed to intentionally stepping away from extractive systems by exploring and adopting new ways to empower marginalized species and humans. We are committed to repurposing as many materials for reuse in our infrastructure as possible.
Items We Accept:
We can take all food scraps including all fruits, veggies, meat, cheese, small bones and small quantities of food soiled paper as long as it isn't waxed.
Items To Avoid:
We cannot take "compostable" products such as plastic-like utensils/containers, no pet waste or large bones and we'd like to avoid really moldy or rotten food and excess grease.
Be alert to produce stickers, rubber bands, bits of plastic, and anything else that we don’t want going back into the soil.
Become a Whidbey Compost Collective Member
Food Scrap Drop-Off Program
Members have access to a developing network of food scrap drop off locations. Deposit your household food scraps in our containers and we will take care of the rest. You will receive a welcome letter via email with details location drop offs and accepted items.
Residential Membership levels: Seedling, Growth, or Harvest member.
Commercial Food Scraps Collection [Contact us for a consultation]
We pick up your pre- and post-plate food scraps weekly. Containers and staff training will be provided.
Step 1: Contact us to discuss the needs of your business.
Step 2: Sign up using a rate that will be determined based on the volume of food waste generated.
Step 3: Staff training and food waste pick up will commence.
Event Collection
Events can create community, kinship… and sometimes a lot of food waste. We can be part of your Zero Waste event solution. You will be provided with clearly labeled containers into which guests can drop their food waste and food soiled paper. We and our worms will turn these food scraps into a rich resource for the Whidbey community.
(Reach out to rePurpose to learn more about reusable dishware rental.)
Consultation
Composting food scraps at home is a key piece of community composting. Want help finding a system that works for your family? We can help!