Deerfield Beach is taking composting to the next level with a groundbreaking micro composting project. The city announces that they have once again been awarded a US Department of Agriculture Composting and Food Waste Reduction grant in the amount of $400,000, for a total project value of $500,000.
In partnership with Filthy Organics, Organics Recycling Foundation and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the micro composting initiative will focus on three key goals:
- Construction of a Micro Compost Processing Site 鈥� Establishing a fully operational facility on city property capable of processing organic waste efficiently in a limited space.
- Operations and Data Collection 鈥� Running the site to track food waste input, compost production, quality testing, and market viability.
- Education and Community Engagement 鈥� Launching Compost College, a hands-on education program paired with a webinar series to share best practices in composting and food waste reduction across the region.
Previously this grant was used to fund DFB Compost, a subscription composting service for residents and businesses that has composted over 120,000 pounds of food waste to date. This new initiative takes the lessons learned and looks to tackle challenges unearthed from DFB Compost.
Designed for urban environments, this new project takes an innovative approach to waste management, creating a small-scale, high-impact composting model to reduce food waste, cut emissions, and provide nutrient-rich compost to the community. Unlike traditional composting facilities that require vast land, this compact, strategically located site will process organic waste efficiently in a local setting.
This project will serve as a scalable model for composting, helping Deerfield Beach and other cities reduce landfill waste while supporting a more sustainable future.
This project is expected to kick off this summer.