LTC 290-2020 North Beach Composting Hub Virtual LaunchDocuSign Envelope ID: 4FB928A0-14O8-4 B90-9B86-02B18262FE81
M IAM I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 290-2020 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
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SUBJECT: North Beach Composting Hub Virtual Launch
I am pleased to announce the official launch of the North Beach Composting Hub on Wednesday,
August 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM. The event will be hosted virtually on Zoom and streamed on
Facebook Live to allow residents to participate from the comfort of their homes or offices.
Residents are encouraged to participate on Facebook or register at
www.mbrisingabove.com/compost. The event will include a virtual tour of the hub to explain the
benefits of composting, showcase how the site will operate, and help residents understand which
types items will be accepted.
The North Beach Composting Hub is located at 85 Street and Collins Avenue. The Hub is
managed by the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and will offer full-service composting program
including logistical assistance, compost transformation, and community education. Residents can
register at www.mbrisingabove.com/compost to receive a pin code in order to access the 24-hour
drop-off bin.
WELCOME TO THE
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In the United States over 35 million tons of food is wasted per year. The goal of this collaboration
is to provide residents with an easily accessible compost option to reduce the amount of food
waste that is sent to landfills. The North Beach Compost Hub will collect food scrap material and
transforming that food waste into nutrient rich soil. Creating awareness on the importance of
waste reduction, repurposing of materials, and creation of organic gardens also enhances the
community's sustainability.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Wheaton, Environment &
Sustainability Director at elizabethwheaton@miamibeachfl.gov.
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