Organized Compost

Collection and processing of compost

COMPOST from neighborhoods, schools, hopitals, hospitality

To collect and process in a centralized location/s, things are needed

Vacant  lots

               - For compost gathering sites

               - To store and process the compost

The city's vacant lot program

               http://www.phila.gov/qualityoflife/Vacant_Lot_Criteria_.html

Campaign to take back vacant land

               http://takebackvacantland.org/?page_id=122

Article on non-profit in West Philly that processes compost, using fallen leaves and kitchen waste from neighborhood residents.

               http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/vacant-lot-in-west-philadelphia-converted-into-dirt-factory/

Outside of Philadelphia

NYC Department of Sanitation
Compost Pilot Program http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/compost/collections_schoolfood.shtml

NYC composting program that collects school food for compost.
               http://greenschoolsny.com/

Miami -
Verde Gardens
A live-in community garden which employs homeless and give them a place to live.
Miami is a leader in lowering the homeless rate.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/09/verde-gardens-homeless-organic-food_n_1868237.html