Composting food scraps is powerful—it reduces landfill waste, cuts potent methane emissions, and enriches our soil. But let’s be honest, getting started or keeping up with it can feel challenging. CalRecycle has practical solutions to get you started.
First, let’s conquer the “ick!”
You can easily put aside concerns over smells and pests with these simple steps:
Contain & Deodorize: Use a small, lidded kitchen bin to collect food scraps. If needed, add baking soda or coffee grounds as natural deodorizers.
Keep It Clean: Layer food scraps in your kitchen bin with used paper towels or napkins to absorb moisture. Empty your kitchen bin regularly and wash it with soap and water. Keep it clean, keep it fresh!
No curbside composting? No problem!
Explore local community drop-off sites, pickup services, or embrace backyard composting with a compost pile or small tumbler bin. You can learn more in the next article: No Curbside Composting? Here’s What To Do. Every scrap you divert makes a difference!
Looking for more inspiration?
Dive into our collection of social media posts and posts from our 2026 Student Social Media Ambassador Program:
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Composting food scraps is powerful—it reduces landfill waste, cuts potent methane emissions, and enriches our soil. But let’s be honest, getting started or keeping up with it can feel challenging. CalRecycle has practical solutions to get you started.
First, let’s conquer the “ick!”
You can easily put aside concerns over smells and pests with these simple steps:
No curbside composting? No problem!
Explore local community drop-off sites, pickup services, or embrace backyard composting with a compost pile or small tumbler bin. You can learn more in the next article: No Curbside Composting? Here’s What To Do. Every scrap you divert makes a difference!
Looking for more inspiration?
Dive into our collection of social media posts and posts from our 2026 Student Social Media Ambassador Program:
Ready to get started?
Remember to Think Beyond the Bin. Together, we can make composting clean, easy, and impactful for all Californians!