{"id":287,"date":"2023-04-06T21:18:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T21:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/?page_id=287"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:20:50","slug":"compost-recycling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/zero-waste-recycling-on-campus\/compost-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Compost & Recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn More About Composting on Campus<\/h2>\n
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Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as food scraps or soiled paper products, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called \u201ccompost.\u201d In the U.S. food is the most common waste sent to landfills, an estimated 24.1 percent of all of our garbage. Green compost bins are available in select locations throughout campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Paper Towel Composting<\/a><\/p>

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Restroom Paper Towels<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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ACC has implemented paper towel composting in restrooms across the district. Please put paper towels only in the marked bins, and NO food waste, recycling, or landfill waste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Food Composting<\/a><\/p>

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Food Composting <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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ACC is phasing in food composting in some locations across the district. ACC\u2019s kitchens compost food waste in accordance with the City of Austin\u2019s Universal Recycling Ordinance<\/strong><\/a> to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.<\/p>\n

ACC\u2019s Culinary Arts Department<\/strong><\/a> diverts all compostable waste (inedible food from preparation and unfinished dishes) to compost bins within their kitchens. <\/p>\n

The Children\u2019s Lab School<\/a><\/strong> at the Eastview Campus teaches composting at a young age, providing bins for food waste and paper towels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cafes & Events<\/a><\/p>

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Cafes & Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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All cafes at ACC are going Zero Waste! Next time you order from the ACC Culinary Arts Grab & Go<\/a> at the Highland Campus, or any of the ACC Cafes at the Rio Grande, Riverside, or Eastview campuses, take a closer look at your to-go materials, most are compostable and should be disposed of in the green bin when you are done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can\u2019t find a compost bin? <\/strong>Check out the ACC Compost Maps to find the nearest location to you. If no compost is available, please dispose of the item in the landfill receptacle and not the recycling bin.<\/p>\n

Composting Locations by Campus<\/a><\/p>

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Look for a food compost bin<\/strong><\/a> at these campus locations:<\/h4>\n
Cypress Creek Campus<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n