Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** food scraps are approximately…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** food scraps are approximately one-fourth of princeton's solid waste stream. Organic waste, like food scraps, that decomposes in a landfill produces methane. A potent greenhouse gas, methane traps heat in the atmosphere and is 30 times more damaging than CO2 on a 100-year time scale. However, food scraps are a valuable material if properly collected and composted or digested. Princeton is fortunate to be located near trenton renewables, an anaerobic digestion facility that converts food scraps into energy and soil amendments. The municipality of princeton and its residents are committed to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as shown by the successful pilot by launching a community-wide food scraps drop-off program. With this grant, princeton will expand its pilot drop-off collection program from two to twelve food scrap drop sites around the municipality and transport an estimated 156 tons of food scraps to trenton renewables annually. The overarching goal of princeton's food scraps drop-off program is to equitably and sustainably divert residential food waste from the landfill. Careful consideration of drop site locations will ensure greater access and reduce barriers to participation. Drop sites will be free to all residents and will be located in locations where people live, work, and shop. All residents - homeowners, renters, and those residing in multi-family developments - will be encouraged to participate. Special consideration will be given to ensure participation by princeton's vulnerable populations. Promotional materials, signs, and welcome kits will be provided in multiple languages, to invite participation by all.