The city was not going to meet its self-imposed goal of recycling 60 % of all waste . Seattle City Council mandates food waste composting . The city of Seattle, Washington has a goal to reduce the amount of garbage generated by its residents and businesses in order to help alleviate homelessness and improve public health. Critics say program is a waste of money . San Francisco was the first city to mandate composting .
Seattle City Council mandates food waste composting . The city of Seattle, Washington has a goal to reduce the amount of garbage generated by its residents and businesses in order to help alleviate homelessness and improve public health. Critics say program is a waste of money . San Francisco was the first city to mandate composting .