Food Waste Disposal

Currently, there are no dedicated food scrap collection services in the area. At-home composting is a good option for recycling food waste into rich soil. Various composting resources can be found online and at your local library to get you started. 

Rescue food that's too good to waste

Food banks accept non-perishable food items, including canned fruit, vegetables, meats, soups, boxed pasta, cereals, oatmeal, sugar, honey, flour, and juices. River Bend Foodbank provides information about donating food before it goes bad. 

 

Food Rescue Partnership

The Waste Commission of Scott County is a proud member of the Quad Cities' Food Rescue Partnership. The Food Rescue Partnership's mission is to find the best possible use for excess food in our area (hint: our landfill is not where food belongs). Sign up for their newsletter and follow them on social media for more information.