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Piles of compost at Bristol Hill composting facility being dropped by a conveyor

Composting

at SUNY Oswego

Composting is integral to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. SUNY Oswego is focused on keeping all types of food waste generated by our retail and residential dining facilities out of landfills. This includes the pre-consumer waste generated during food preparation and post-consumer waste generated by customers after dining. All food waste is diverted to Bristol Hill Composting Facility to be turned into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

This page describes SUNY Oswego's process and commitment to ensuring food waste is properly handled and composted.

Composting in Dining Halls:

Composting bucket laying on pile of food scraps

Pre-consumer waste:

In food preparation areas, staff collect scraps, trimmings, and other compostable materials throughout the day. That waste is dehydrated then sent to Bristol Hill for further processing.

machine used to dehydrate food scraps with text stating compost accelerator

Post-Consumer Waste:

After a customer has finished dining, any compostable waste such as the items listed below are collected in the compostables bin, mixed with the pre-consumer waste, dehydrated, and sent to Bristol Hill.
 

What can I put in the Food Scraps Bin?

Compostable Items (Put in Food Scraps bin)

  • Fruits
  • Meats
  • Eggs
  • Cheeses
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Vegetables
  • Cereal
  • Rice
  • Grains
  • Baked Goods
  • Yogurt

Other Items (Do not put in Food Scraps bin)

  • Liquids
  • Utensils
  • Plastic
  • Tea Bags
  • Sauce Cups
  • Straws
  • Napkins
  • Paper
  • Bones
  • Soups
  • Chip Bags
  • Foil
A poster about items that are able to be placed in food scraps bins

Poster Series

A poster about how composting works featuring a raccoon
A poster about the nutrient cycle that composting plays a part in
A poster about composting and connections to environmental justice with equitable communities
A poster about the benefits of composting featuring an earth worm
A poster about the history of composting at SUNY Oswego

Composting Off-Campus

Off-Campus students and staff can learn more about composting in Oswego County by clicking here.

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