We care.
We compost.

Our vision is to empower people and preserve the planet.

KC Can Compost is an innovative nonprofit enterprise committed to the transformation of Kansas City’s social and environmental landscapes.

We not only collect food scraps and divert it from the landfill for composting but also educate and train people struggling to overcome barriers to employment for work in green industry jobs. Two goods, one solution.

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Organizations like The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and local restaurants like Bay Boy are joining us to make a more sustainable Kansas City.

Leaders in our Community

Become a Leader Like Them
Your donations change lives. 💚 Compost is our namesake but Green Core Training is the other arm of what we do here at KC Can Compost. This 5 week class prepares graduates for their role in the fight towards climate resilience and justice. We&rsquo
It’s like magic ✨ We know food waste is a problem. What if it is also the solution? When you choose to compost your scraps, you’re not just saving them from landfill and preventing methane. You’re also creating nutrients that repl
Wherever you are, however you’re able. Today we want to remind us all to dream of and take steps towards a better world the way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did. 🧡
That stinks. 🤢 Yes, methane smells but did you know it is also a powerful greenhouse gas? According to the EPA, municipal landfills are the third largest producer of air pollution. Taking it one step further: uneaten food is the single largest cat
New Year, New Fridge: compost the mess! The first of the year always inspires us to reset in our lives, homes, and even kitchens. Don’t forget your secret sustainability weapon when you attack the fridge: your compost can! 🤔 What is good to
Who wore it better? 👀 The stars were out in full force at the Golden Globes…and celebrities were there, too! Who wore our compost cans better? #goldenglobes #awardseason #composting #kcmo
That’s a lot of food. 😮 The food waste in the US is a major issue, one we’re facing head on. In addition to the food wasted, uneaten food also represents gallons of water and other inputs as well as hours of processing by both machines
Resolutions 2.0: level up! 💪 We posted our resolutions for 2026...but what if you’re already doing all of those things? This is going to be a long one, let’s explore why these are excellent ideas for you to implement this year: 🌱 As
What a year! 😮‍💨 From diverting over 2 MILLION pounds of organics from the landfill to seeing over 100 graduates from our Green Core Training, we’re overwhelmed with this year’s progress! Cheers to 2025, see you all in 2026! 🥂

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

"We had never composted before but KC Can made it easy. Our customers love it and we know we are creating jobs at the same time. It’s a no brainer.”

Zach Moores
Owner, Crows Coffee

Our Team

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KRISTAN CHAMBERLAIN
Co-founder, CEO

HEATHER NEVAREZ
Co-founder, Comptroller

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CHRIS SHELAR
Diversion Manager

ADISON BANKS
Director of Green Core Training

HAYDEN ANDREWS
Growth Manager

BRUCE HOLLOWAY
Social Resource Coordinator

KAREN RAMSEY
Director of Public Programs & Events

KELLY SMITH
Warehouse Manager

BECKY MCKEE
Development & Volunteer Coordinator

Our Board of Directors

Brian Finigan
President / Finance

Eric Hemphill
Secretary / Sustainability

Eileen Tobias
Treasurer / Finance

Joshua Hale
Community Org. / GCT Graduate

Lisa Eyo
Marketing

Lydia Gibson
Sustainability

Marcus Locke
Food Service

Lisa McDaniel
Sustainability

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Board of Directors Members: Brian Finigan & Marcus Locke

KC Can Compost is committed to ensuring compliance with 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. KCCC is committed to ensuring the prompt and fair resolution of any complaints alleging violations of these regulations. Complaints may be submitted in writing to KCCC’s Compliance Officer, Heather Nevarez. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly, with appropriate corrective actions taken as necessary.