Queen City Commons

What is composting?

Composting is nature’s way of recycling nutrients from our food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials so that life can go on. Through the power of microorganisms, composting recovers those nutrients and makes them available again to plants and animals. The result is compost, a rich, dark soil booster. Compost helps plants grow stronger, keeps soil healthy, and cuts down on the need for chemical fertilizers.

What is a worker-owned cooperative?

A business owned and run by the people who work there. Instead of outside owners or a single person making the calls, workers share the decision-making through a democratic process. At Queen City Commons, that means the folks collecting your scraps are the same ones guiding the co-op’s future. They’re also passionate composters who live right here in Cincinnati!

What can I compost with Queen City Commons?

What we accept depends on whether you are a resident or business. We generally accept what can be composted in a backyard bin, as well as a few additional items. Check out our compost guide for more details.

What are the environmental benefits of composting?

When food scraps are sent to the landfill, they break down anaerobically, creating methane. While many food scraps are food we can no longer eat, they still contain valuable nutrients and energy. Landfilling food scraps not only creates potent greenhouse gases, but it also steals nutrients that would otherwise naturally be recycled into our soils.

Where do my food scraps go?

Feel confident knowing your food scraps are being composted at farms and gardens right here in the Cincinnati area.