Regional Opportunities
Discounted Compost Bin Program
Every year, Wake County offers a Discounted Compost Bin Program during the month of May, in celebration of International Compost Awareness Week. Backyard compost bins can divert an average of 650 pounds of organic waste per household from the landfill each year.
NCSU Compost Facility & Research Cooperative
The NC State University Compost Facility and Research Cooperative is located off of Lake Wheeler Road and nestled between NC State’s agriculture farms. It is permitted as a Large Type III facility by the NC Department of Environmental Quality and allows NC State to close the loop with organic waste management. Learn more and schedule a tour!