Community composting happens at a shared site, like a community garden, school, or neighborhood drop-off, where residents pool their food scraps and the finished compost often goes back into local soil.
How it works
A local group manages a set of bins or a larger system, and participants contribute scraps. The EPA recognizes community composting as a way to keep organics local and build engagement.
Pros and cons
It keeps compost close to home and strengthens community ties, but it depends on volunteers and shared space. Torus grew out of this community-first idea. Learn more about us.