Organics
By composting food scraps, yard trimmings, and other organic materials, we are diverting tons of waste from the landfill each year. This not only extends the life of our landfills but also reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The City will also explore the use of biochar- a charcoal-like substance created from the burning of wood and similar biomass- as a kind of mulch and fertilizer for trees and gardens.
Food Waste
In 2021 Cincinnati sent 74,953 tons of household waste to the landfill, approximately 16.8% (12,592 tons) of which was food waste. Diversion of organic material like food scraps can be completed through food waste prevention and recovery, as well as composting.
Learn more about what Cincinnati is doing to combat food waste.
Yard Waste
The City will work to revitalize our current yard-trimmings collection program to divert organics from entering the landfill. Additionally, the City will explore the use of biochar, which holds great promise as an eco-friendly mulch and fertilizer for trees and gardens, further bolstering the sustainability of our green spaces.