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Food & Yard Waste - Businesses

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Food Service Ware Requirements

Effective January 1, 2017, regulations mandate that District businesses and organizations selling or serving food or beverages in disposable foodservice ware must use recyclable or compostable foodservice packaging.

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Food Donation & Recovery

Learn how your commercial food business can donate food legally and safely with our easy-to-read Food Donation Guide. For food donation and recovery options and resources, please visit Reuse DC’s Food Recovery page.

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Commercial Food Waste

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) has recently updated its Commercial Food Waste Diversion Guide (Second Edition).

Learn How Foodservice Entities are Part of the Solution

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Green DC Restaurants Action Manual

DSLBD published the GREEN DC RESTAURANTS ACTION MANUAL to help business owners operate a sustainable or “green” food service business and benefit from the cost savings, increased sales, and gentler eco-footprint.

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Love Food?

Prevent food waste before it starts with these tips for maximizing the use of your existing food, shopping wisely, and keeping food fresher for longer.

Learn How to Save the Food

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Reduce Yard Waste

"Grasscycling" is the practice of leaving your grass clippings on the lawn after mowing, resulting in a healthier lawn that saves you time and money. Learn More