Glencoe Selects WasteNot Compost As Curbside Compost Collection Hauler

Glencoe, Illinois – At the April 18, 2024, Village Board meeting, Glencoe 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 Glencoe residents.

The year-round service makes composting more accessible and convenient for Glencoe 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. 

“Composting is a great sustainable practice!” said Glencoe Sustainability Task Force Co-Chair Brad Levison. “Food scrap waste can make up 30 percent of what we throw away. Composting this can keep these materials out of landfills and reduce methane emissions. Partnering with WasteNot will provide our residents with an easy, cost-effective method of composting.”

Residents can sign up for WasteNot’s curbside compost collection service with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees. WasteNot will email residents that sign up with information on when they will receive their bucket.

The service will also be offered to commercial businesses, schools, nonprofits, events and multi-family buildings in Glencoe. Learn more about the service and register at wastenotcompost.com/glencoe.