Compost reimbursement program sustainability
Summary
The city's composting reimbursement program has grown to about 24 active properties, with nearly all participants requesting their reimbursements. Members think more promotion could grow it further.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city reimburses participating properties for composting costs, currently covering roughly two dozen households.
Households that compost get money back, and the city diverts food waste from landfills.
Participants double-billed in late 2026 lose one month's reimbursement under current rules.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Sustainability Commission - Oct 13, 2026
Only about 0.1% of De Pere residents use the compost reimbursement program, and Greener Bay Compost's switch to 28-day billing is creating reimbursement headaches. Commissioners want to revisit the program and explore home composting education like worm-bin workshops.
Sustainability Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The hauler is switching from monthly to 28-day billing, meaning 13 invoices a year instead of 12. Properties billed twice in November/December 2026 won't be paid for both under current rules, so users should watch for an email before December.
Sustainability Commission - Aug 11, 2026
The city's composting reimbursement program has grown to about 24 active properties, with nearly all participants requesting their reimbursements. Members think more promotion could grow it further.
Sustainability Commission - Jun 9, 2026
One household dropped the composting program after Greener Bay Compost raised fees by $2 a month. The commission's 50% reimbursement goal no longer matches the new rates and may be reset in early 2027.
Sustainability Commission - Apr 14, 2026
Two dozen households now get compost service reimbursements, and the commission may host a home-composting education session, possibly at the Mulva Cultural Center, in a couple of months.
Sustainability Commission - Jan 13, 2026
The city's composting initiative wrapped up its fourth quarter of 2025, with reimbursements still being processed. Staff want to advertise more to keep participation growing.
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