Warren Wilson College

Composting

Goals & Mission Statement The mission of the Warren Wilson College Recycling Crew is to provide the

campus with effective and innovative recycling, composting and waste

disposal services and to reduce the volume and environmental impact of

waste generated on campus.

The purpose of our composting program is to reduce the amount of food waste

generated and to divert all food waste generated on campus from the landfill.

The Crew and Facilities

Cob Shed Storage

Static Forced Aeration Composting System

Dumping & Mixing

Closed System

Aeration

Sources of Food Waste

Pre and Post-Consumer Cafeteria Food Waste

Dorm and Building Compost

Residential Compost

Western North Carolina Farmers Market Compost

The Verner Story

Over 3.5 tons of food waste diverted since September!

Sort Table Compost

Compostable Cups and Greasy Pizza Boxes

Danny’s Dumpster

Compost System Additions