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We’re Making Compost — Let’s Make it Healthy!

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Keep All Plastic Out of the Green Bin

Everyone in San Mateo County is required to compost all food scraps and yard trimmings. It takes a little extra effort, but the results are worth it! If we all do our part, we’ll have a greener, healthier community with more beautiful outdoor spaces and nutritious, local fruits and vegetables for everyone to enjoy. Yes, there’s a direct benefit: Your food scraps and yard trimmings are turned into nutrient-rich compost that’s used locally in San Mateo County.

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Edible Food Recovery Program: Deliver food where it’s needed and connect with your community

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Getting food to people who need it while also reducing food waste requires many hands. As one food recovery non-profit leader said, “We need everybody to get involved. It’s not like one group can do the best job. It’s a spectrum all the way from the farmers to the families.” And, especially important are the volunteers! A robust network of community members committed to food recovery – moving surplus food from businesses like grocery stores to individuals and families facing food insecurity – exists in San Mateo County. Everyone is welcome to participate.

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Fixit Clinic volunteer helps community member repair kitchen appliance

Pitch It or Fix It?

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It’s never say die for volunteers who aim to repair coffee makers, toys, vacuum cleaners, lamps, furniture and more.

This article was originally posted on smcgov.org.

With a broken toaster oven in hand, Courtenay Owens of San Mateo had come to the right place. “It has completely died,” she explained. “No heat at all.”

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