The city of Grand Rapids is piloting a program that will give residents a food scraps drop-off option. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using food waste normally dumped in landfills to create usable compost.
The Residential Food Scrap Pilot program will launch in spring 2026, featuring several drop-off locations and a mobile app to streamline participation.
John Gorney is the Public Works Director for the City of Grand Rapids. He said the city’s currently working on the details of the collection at six facilities, and they hope to start with 500 residents registered in the program…