Why Compost
Why Composting Matters
The average Kansas City resident produces 102 tons of garbage in a lifetime—up to 60% could be used to create soil instead of methane.
By composting, you are actively decreasing our city’s methane production and contributing to a healthier Kansas City.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Composting food waste puts nutrients back into the soil, so healthier food can be grown safely and efficiently.
SOIL HEALTH AND FOOD NUTRIENTS
Composting helps the soil retain water more efficiently which minimizes damaging runoff that contaminates our waterways and contributes to land erosion.
WATER QUALITY
LANDFILL CAPACITY
Landfills are reaching capacity and contaminating our water and air with toxins in the process. Over 60% of what goes into them could be turned into nutrient rich soil that could be used for local and world food production.
Because of its healthy microbial activity, compost serves as a potent fertilizer and natural pesticide—a sustainable alternative to chemical products.
NATURAL FERTILIZER
HASSLE-FREE COMPOSTING
"Working with KC Can makes sense. I want to do my part for the environment and employ those who need jobs. KC Can makes it easy to help my community."
JoMarie Scaglia
Owner, The Mixx and The Caffetteria
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Why Composting With Us Matters Even More
SUPPORT THE HOMELESS
Composting with us provides a therapeutic working environment designed to support once-homeless men and women achieve long-term employment and independence.
BOOST YOUR REPUTATION
Giving back is good for business. Now, more than ever, consumers support businesses that are committed to the environment and their community.
SAVE MONEY
Food waste is financial waste. The U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4 million tons of food waste annually, costing an estimated 25 billion dollars. By employing a compost collection service like KC Can Compost, restaurants across the country are saving money by reducing regular trash pick-up and utilizing waste analysis data to help them order more strategically.