Composting at Hilliard Recreation and Parks

The Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department’s new composting initiative is now underway at the Hilliard Family Aquatic Center (HFAC).

Gray composting bin in between the trash and recycling bins

Here is how you and your family can make a difference. While visiting HFAC, please place food scraps, such as apple cores, banana peels, sandwich bread and pizza, into the gray bins clearly labeled “compost” that are located in several areas throughout the facility.

Please talk to your kids and educate them about the bins. Ensure they know the difference between trash, recycling and compost. About 80% of material at HFAC is eligible for recycling or composting. For example, all plastic drink/pop bottles and aluminum cans should be put in the recycling bins.

Recycling and trash bins at Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department

Food scraps, napkins and paper plates are all compostable. Items like diapers, greasy potato chip bags or dirty chocolate wrappers should go in the trash. Additionally, keep in mind that clean candy wrappers can be dropped off at the recycling station located at the main entrance of the community center.

A special thank you goes out to BMW Financial Services for sponsoring the composting at HFAC project. We understand that these best practices can be a lot to remember, so if you have any questions about composting, recycling or landfill trash, please send a message to the ESC at gogreenhilliard.com/contact-us/.

To learn more about what you can do to reduce your food waste, check out SWACO’s Save More than Food Program: savemorethanfood.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArNoFeqFHKY.