What really happens to your compost? A WALKING TOUR
Ever wonder what happens to your food scraps after they get collected at the curb? 🍕 🥦 🥐
Join us in October for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of Recology’s commercial compost facility in North Plains, OR, which transforms more than 80,000 tons of material every year into nutrient-rich compost for local farms, gardens, and more.
You’ll see mountains of food waste in all stages of transformation — from fresh scraps to steaming piles alive with microbes — and learn how this process closes the loop, turning yesterday’s leftovers into tomorrow’s soil. It’s messy, fascinating, and surprisingly fun!
Timing:
The tour will last roughly 1 hour.
Attire:
❗️ Closed-toed shoes are required.
❗️ Long pants are required.
The tour takes place entirely outdoors, and depending on the weather, can be windy, cold, and wet. Bring a rain jacket or coat to keep you warm. Wear comfortable footwear that can get dirty – for example, work boots, your not-so-favorite sneakers, or rubber boots.
Safety:
The compost facility can be a busy place with loud noises, smells, and machinery. Recology will provide a safety vest. If you are sensitive to smells and dust, we’d recommend you bring a mask.
Parking:
There is a limited number of parking spaces available at the Recology facility. As such, we highly recommend you carpool with someone. There will be overflow parking down the road at the Van Dyke Grain facility. Please refer to THIS MAP for more detailed information. It's about a 200 yard walk from there to the Recology facility. Please plan ahead!
Location:
9570 NW 307th Avenue
North Plains, OR 97133
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