Food Scraps Recycling

We can end food waste. We just need to follow these four steps:

• PLAN
  • Meal planning can save you money AND help save the earth's resources. The ultimate win-win..

 

• USE
  • Proper storage and using what you buy means not wasting food.

 

• CREATE
  • Cook end-to-stem, transform leftovers, and use imperfect fruits
  • And if possible create opportunity for others by donating

 

• SCRAP
  • Free food scraps drop-off is available at the following farmers' market locations::
    • Market Site 1: South Madison Farmer's Market (1602 S. Park Street)
      • Hours: 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
      • Dates open: Only Tuesday markets from May 23, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
    • Market Site 2: Eastside Farmer's Market (202 S. Ingersoll St)
      • Hours: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
      • Dates open: Only Tuesday evenings from April 25, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
  • Check with your local community garden to see if a community compost option is available.
  • Remember, you can compost your food scraps in your own backyard, too.

 

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Food Waste and Recovery Guide for Madison and Dane County

• Guidebook developed in 2018 by the Dane County Food Council, the Madison Food Policy Council, Dane County UW-Extension, Public Health Madison & Dane County, and the La Follette Key Club.