Update regarding City Compost program, signage, registration and library location. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

Composting Pilot Program Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB KEY FACTS ON FOOD WASTE • In the US, 30-40% of food supply is wasted- 133 billion pounds a year • Food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills- nearly 25% of landfill waste • Average household: 2-3 pounds of edible food wasted per person weekly • Accounts for 58% of landfill methane emissions • If it were a country-US food waste would be the 3rd largest producer of carbon dioxide. Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB CORAL GABLES LIBRARY DROP-OFF LOCATION • The City is partnering with the Miami-Dade County Library in Coral Gables • Launch Date – April 20 Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB • Over 7,700,000 pounds of organics diverted from landfills since 2020. • Services include community, commercial and events/ wedding composting, waste audit & consultation services, and regenerative landscaping. • Operations: Miami-Dade County Public Schools City of Hollywood Broward County Public Schools Florida International University Tortuga Music Festival Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix City of Fort Lauderdale South Beach Food & Wine Playa Bowl & Sweetgreen Ultra Music Festival Starbucks and many more COMPOSTING PROGRAM Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB • Renüable will handle all collection • Pick-Up will be twice a week- (2) 45-gallon toters • Pilot program for the first year- $6,000 • City has applied for two grants • Renüable will provide city with 1 cubic yard of compost 2 times a year • Educational workshops to teach correct composting habits BEFORE IN PROGRESS AFTER WHAT TO COMPOST PARTICIPATING IS SIMPLE! Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB • Scan the QR code at the drop-off location • Create a free Renüable account • Receive your access code to begin dropping off your compostable materials. WHAT TO COMPOST Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB • Raw or cooked fruits or vegetables • Raw or cooked Dairy products (eggs) • BPI Certified products • Dead Plants, Yard Clippings, and Leaves • Paper and napkins • Pizza Boxes • Newspaper • Grains such as bread, rice, and pasta NOT ACCEPTED Keep Coral Gables Beautiful | www.CoralGables.com/KCGB • No Poop bags or animal waste • Coal or Charcoal Ashes • Oil or Grease • Any Toxic Materials • Glass • Plastics • Cans or Metals Thank You! Sustainability@coralgables.com