The World is Coming to KC
Help us keep the green on the pitch and out of the landfill—get the dirt on the details below!
The World is coming to Kansas City.
Let’s show them how KC does sustainability!
Kansas City is welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors for global sporting events, Fan Fest, and watch party celebrations happening across the metro this summer. More guests mean more opportunities for local businesses and more organic waste to manage responsibly.
Whether you operate a restaurant, coffee shop, food truck, hotel, event venue, brewery, or community gathering space, increased activity is generating higher volumes of food scraps, compostable serviceware, paper products, and other organic materials.
As Kansas City takes center stage on the global scene, visitors expect sustainability to be visible and accessible wherever they go. From composting and recycling stations to compostable packaging and waste diversion programs, local businesses have an opportunity to showcase what makes our city a leader in environmental stewardship.
KC Can Compost is helping businesses, venues, and event organizers make that happen. Our team provides simple, proven composting solutions tailored to your operations, making it easy to divert waste, support citywide sustainability efforts, and create a better experience for residents and visitors alike.
Together, we're showing visitors from around the world how Kansas City does sustainability.
Manage Your Organic Waste During Global Sporting Event Season
✔ Visitors expect visible, accessible sustainability efforts
✔ We have simple, proven systems ready to support your business, event or city during this global event
✔ Avoid overflowing waste stations from increased event traffic
✔ Reduce your environmental impact
✔ Plan now to avoid chaos later
BUSINESSES
Prepare your restaurant, café, food truck, hotel, or venue for increased traffic by implementing our easy compost collection system with a custom plan, equipment, signage and staff training.
EVENT HOSTS
Make your watch party, fan festival, pop-up, or corporate gathering clean and sustainable with event-specific compost collection, equipment, signage and event day guidance.
MUNICIPALITIES
Partner with KC Can Compost to scale compost access, public education, and measurable waste diversion across your community in preparation for mega event season.
Hosting a Smaller Gathering?
Throwing a watch party at home, at the office, or with your neighborhood group?
We’ve got you covered with:
Simple tips & product recommendations
Printable compost signage
Drop-off location guidance
A quick checklist to reduce event waste
Because even small gatherings can make a big impact.
Major events can increase organic waste by 20-40%.
With the right plan, those scraps can become soil instead of methane, supporting local green jobs and helping build a healthier, more resilient Kansas City.
Planning an Event to celebrate global sports this summer?
Let’s Talk.
If you’re hosting a large public or private event during this global sporting event season, complete this Interest Form as your first step.
Fill this out if:
You’re expecting more than 200 attendees
Food, drink, to-go packaging, paper towels/napkins or other compostable items are part of your event
After you submit:
Our team will review your details and reach out to clarify needs
You’ll receive a tailored recommendation and quote (if applicable), including a plan for equipment and staff training
The earlier you connect with us, the smoother your event will run. Let’s get the conversation started!