Digging Deep Into Dumpster Data
We’re building our zero waste playbook—starting with the stats. By hand-sorting our trash, we’re uncovering strategic cuts to the landfill.
Cast Your Scraps – Don’t trash your vote
Don’t let your food scraps go to waste—cast them in the compost for a better tomorrow.
Why Compost is Better than Landfill
When food is sent to landfill, methane is produced—a climate super pollutant.
When food is composted, it transforms into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that reduces emissions and helps grow healthy food.
Hear from (Compost) Voters Directly
Join the Community & Share Why You Compost
Tell us why your (compost) vote matters
Whether it’s reducing landfill waste or doing your part, there are dozens of reasons to cast your scraps.
Top Reasons the Stanford Community Composts
#1
Doing my part
#2
Reducing landfill waste
#3
Reducing emissions
#4
Conserving resources
Don’t be the last one to start composting your food scraps.
Make your (compost) vote count. Explore resources to get started sorting your food scraps.
More Compost Resources
Waste Sorting 101
Learn how to responsibly dispose of your waste with quick and easy tips.
Do Our Recyclables Actually Get Recycled?
Stanford’s recyclables are sent to an award-winning local facility with a material recovery rate of up to 85%.
What Happens to Our Waste?
Explore what happens when waste leaves campus.