Compost Bins
The City of Stow’s Environmental Commission is happy to announce a partnership with Rubber City Reuse to launch Summit County’s first municipally funded food waste recycling program. Stow residents can now access two locations to drop off their food scraps at no charge to them.
The containers are located at Stow City Center Complex (EV Charging Parking Lot), 3870 Darrow Rd., and near the Stow Community Gardens, 5070 Stow Rd. Recycling food scraps helps create nutrient-rich compost instead of sending these resources to landfills while reducing greenhouse gases.
Stow and Rubber City Reuse recognize the importance of keeping food waste out of landfills, so together we can create a more sustainable future.
FREE TO STOW RESIDENTS: To receive a bucket and code to the Compost Drop Off Bins - Sign Up Here
FREE FINISHED COMPOST is available to Stow Residents (while supplies last) at the Stow Community Gardens. Bring a shovel and container with you.
Acceptable items to compost:
- Fruits and Veggies
- Meats and Seafood
- Nuts, Seeds, & Shells
- Flour Sauces, & Breads
- Mold & Expired Foods
- Bones & Shells
- Grounds, Filters, Tea Bags
- BPI Material & Soiled Paper
(BPI Certified Compostable Items Rubber City Reuse proudly accepts a variety of BPI certified compostable items, which include cups, plates, and to-go containers. Our only rule is that the items must prominently display the aforementioned BPI logo and have a certification number associated with them. This ensures that the products meet the necessary standards for compostability, contributing to our mission of sustainable waste management.
Stow Environmental Commission members look forward to holding public educational sessions on “Reducing Food Waste and Composting” in the near future.
Go to rubbercityreuse.com to learn more about this growing local company.