The Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) is introducing its summer Compost Recruitment Campaign to help residents reduce food waste, improve backyard soils, and offer chances to win great prizes. The Recruitment Campaign is part of TEC’s “Come, Post Your Compost” program, which is focused on diverting organic waste from Tennessee’s landfills.

The Tennessee Solid Waste Association announced they have seen a 50 percent increase in residential trash collection since COVID policies have been implemented. “With trash from homes increasing during the COVID timeframe, what better time t...