We Compost Community Hub locations provide access to composting, especially for residents with limited ability to compost at home, such as those living in apartments and condos, and residents living outside of residential curbside Organics service areas.  

At the community hub locations, residents dispose of household food scraps in green waste carts. These carts are serviced weekly by Waste Connections of Washington. The food scraps are transported to the commercial compost facility Dirt Hugger, in Dallesport, WA. Learn more about Dirt Hugger. In just a few short months, food scraps are transformed into rich compost, returning valuable nutrients to the soil.  

Food rescue, recovery and donation 

The issues arising from food waste go beyond disposal. Edible food waste has significant environmental, economic and social costs. To address these issues, Washington’s Organic Management Laws have established a statewide goal to reduce landfilled edible food waste by 50% by 2030. 

Food rescue and recovery efforts get food to people who need it, instead of letting it go to waste. By donating surplus food or sharing excess produce, you can support neighbors experiencing food insecurity and strengthen local food systems.  

Residents and businesses can use the Clark County Food Finder and the Department of Ecology Food Rescue Map to connect with local hunger relief organizations. These interactive tools make it easy to locate nearby food banks, meal programs and donation partners, helping surplus food reach people who need it most. 

Share your harvest with Urban Abundance 

Do you have fruit trees that produce more than you can pick? Consider partnering with Urban Abundance, a local nonprofit dedicated to collecting surplus fruit and distributing it within the community. Urban Abundance works with volunteers and property owners to harvest excess fruit, reduce waste and increase access to fresh, healthy food—while building a more sustainable and resilient local food system.