Try to measure or estimate the total volume of compostable food, yard and garden waste produced, by consulting with your building landlord, property manager, principal, teachers, community leaders, appropriate committees and staff. Then discuss setting up your composting program. Remember that maintenance is an on-going commitment. Your program can include multi-bin units or a combination of multi and single bin composters. By working together you can create community composting systems to custom fit your needs.
Education is the key.
When you're ready to begin, have a general meeting to explain what the program is about and how it will work. Show where the compost bins are or can be located and demonstrate how to use them. After the program begins, make sure you keep in touch with the participants through notices on bulletin boards, regular training meetings and problem-solving sessions. An annual celebration or open-house helps to keep motivation high and encourage new participants. A community composting program may sound like a lot of work and responsibility, but if your community is motivated and you stay organized, your project will be a success and even a lot of fun.