Celebrate Compost Awareness Week with the City of Tucson’s FoodCycle at Home Program
As part of International Compost Awareness Week (May 4–10), the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) invites residents to join the movement toward a greener, more sustainable future through the FoodCycle at Home program.
Launched to empower residents with simple ways to reduce waste and enrich our desert soil, FoodCycle at Home is a free and easy-to-use composting drop-off program available in Tucson. Residents can collect acceptable food scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and bread and bring them to designated drop-off sites, where the material is processed into nutrient-rich compost.
In honor of Compost Awareness Week, the City will also offer free compost pick-up at four locations starting Tuesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. while supplies last. Residents are invited to bring their own container and collect finished compost at:
- Highland Vista Garden – 5300 E. 7th Street
- New Spirit Garden- 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail
- Ward 3 Council Office – 1510 E. Grant Road
- Ward 6 Council Office – 3202 E 1st Street
Residents interested in learning more about composting and sustainable waste practices are encouraged to attend one of ESD’s upcoming FoodCycle training opportunities. These free workshops provide helpful tips on how to collect food scraps, what materials are accepted, and how composting helps the environment. Training sessions are open to the public and hosted at various community venues across Tucson. Upcoming dates and sign-up information can be found on the program’s webpage.
“Composting is one of the most impactful actions individuals can take to reduce landfill waste and return valuable nutrients back to the earth,” said Environmental Services Director Carlos De La Torre. “Through FoodCycle at Home, Tucson residents can be part of a city-wide solution that benefits our environment, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports community gardens and green spaces.”
Currently, over a dozen drop-off locations are available across the city. Compost generated through this program is given back to participants and helps enrich soil and reduce water usage. Learn more at tucsonaz.gov/foodcycle.
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