Organic waste diversion for businesses
Last updated on December 15, 2020Many of the businesses in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector produce organic waste. For example, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals and universities generate organic waste – whether it is anything from mowing their laws to feeding their clients – organic waste is produced. Many organizations have their own organic waste diversion initiatives in place or partner with private industry or local governments to handle their organic waste stream.
Local government case studies
The case studies below present innovative ways to reduce and recycle organic waste.
Business organic waste diversion
Learn more about businesses with diversion programs in your neighbourhood:
Supermarket compost guide
The Supermarket Composting Handbook (PDF) is a step by step guide for supermarkets to compost their food waste.
Additional resources
To find a composter for your business’ organics waste, search by your postal code to find a composting facility in your area. Use this tool to locate a facility or to add your facility to the searchable database.
Learn more about food waste in B.C.’s restaurants, supermarkets, and other food operations and how simple operational controls can help operators prevent waste and increase profits.