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Compost Program

Cayuga Nature Center has been working with local businesses, state government, and the community to divert recyclable organic material from the waste stream since 1997. By collecting and processing community generated organic material, Cayuga Nature Center is able to make high quality finished compost products which are then returned to use in the community.


Our goal is to help facilitate harmony within our community by providing local business operators with environmentally responsible and beneficial options. We embrace the belief that both the business community and the environment can benefit from this broad based partnership

Score Card
Year to Date
Project to Date
Organics Diverted (tons)
 885.5
 4427.5
Yards of Compost Returned to Use
 550
2200 
Dollars saved to local Businesses
$30,217.00 
$120,868.00 

 

Partners

Cayuga Nature Center and its partners in the compost project value the opportunity to capture and utilize nutrients that would otherwise be an unnecessary component in our community waste stream. By working with local grocery stores, restaurants, and farms we are providing environmentally responsible and economical alternatives to business owners and or operators, with organic material in their waste stream. We are proud of the work our partnership has accomplished, and welcome the opportunity to share our experiences with your business, leadership team, or classroom. This growing project is always looking for more partners and welcomes inquiries. Contact the Compost staff and join us and your neighbors listed below working toward environmentally responsible business practices.

Cayuga Nature Center
NYS Environmental Management Investment Group
NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation
Superior Waste Services
Moosewood Restaurant
Oasis Greenstar Mkt.
Gimme Coffee
Greenstar Cooperative Mkt.
Pie Girl
The Glenwood Pines
Hoare Monument Company
Genex Cooperative Inc.
Cascadilla Tree Care
Ithaca City School System
Agway Ithaca
Chase Pitkin

Wegmans Markets
Green Tree Nurseries
The Village Greenhouse
Suresave Trumansburg
Veronica’s Garden
Ludgates
Regional Access
Natural Beginnings
Moon valley Plant Co.
Baker’s Acres
Cayuga Landscape
Indian Creek
Stillmans Greenhouse
Kurtz Enterprises
Schuyler Hardware


You can also view historical information from the compost program.


Last Updated October 2, 2005
 

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