Composting at UF

What is composting, and why is it beneficial?

Compost is organic matter – such as food scraps and compostable materials –  that has decomposed over time and with the help of heat and microorganisms, and can be recycled as a nutrient-rich fertilizer and soil amendment. By composting food waste and organic materials, UF is reducing the amount of trash being hauled to the landfill while helping to create new, beneficial soil amendments for use in residential or commercial settings.

Composting at UF

In 2013, UF began piloting a composting program through a partnership with Waste Corporation of America (WCA) and Watson’s C&D. This expanded in 2014 to include the collection of pre- and post-consumer materials from Fresh Food Company and Gator Corner Dining Center. In 2017, UF launched a pilot program to collect paper towel waste for compost and this program has continued to expand into several building campus-wide. Learn more about the Watson’s C&D composting facility on their website.

Want to start composting? Learn more about the Student Composting Cooperative, Beaten Path Compost, or the resources available through Field & Fork!