Evergreen Park Selects WasteNot Compost As New Curbside Compost Collection Hauler

At the March 18, 2024, Village Board meeting, Evergreen Park Trustees approved a 3-year contract to WasteNot, Inc. as the Village’s curbside compost collection hauler for homes, businesses, and schools. The decision was driven by convenient, sustainable service offerings, cost considerations, WasteNot’s commitment to using 100% electric vehicles, and the Village’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service. WasteNot Compost will provide high-quality collection services with their fully electric fleet of vehicles and exemplary customer service to Evergreen Park residents.

The year-round service makes composting more accessible and convenient for Evergreen Park residents. Participating residents receive an airtight 5-gallon compost receptacle where participants can place a wide variety of compostables including all food waste, 100% paper products, certified compostable products, and more. Depending on needs, a weekly or bi-weekly service is offered. Additionally, WasteNot will use a “receptacle swap” strategy, which includes replacing used receptacles with a clean, sanitized container each service.

“With this agreement, we are thrilled to give residents another opportunity to be more environmentally friendly,” said Mayor Kelly Burke. “I have signed up for the service and encourage residents to do the same in order for the village to make greater strides in creating a greener future.”

Service will begin June 3, 2024. Residents can pre-register for WasteNot’s curbside compost collection service to receive their receptacles on the first service day and registration will remain open on WasteNot’s website, with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

The service will also be offered to commercial businesses, schools, nonprofits, events and multi-family buildings in Evergreen Park. Learn more about the service and pre-register here.