Important Announcement: MOR no longer collects food waste. We remain the only Food Waste Compost facility in the KC Area and will continue to compost commercial food waste. We will accept food waste at our compost facility if it is hauled to us. Please contact us with any questions and for recommendations on hauling.
Dated April 1st, 2025
After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our food waste route services effective April 30, 2025. This choice comes as a result of increasing labor, insurance, and equipment costs, which have made it unsustainable for us to continue this service at the level of quality and reliability you deserve. Although we are discontinuing our collection routes, we want to reassure you that Missouri Organic Recycling will continue to be the number one processor of food waste in Kansas City. We will keep collaborating with other haulers and food waste generators. In fact, we are proud to be the only facility in the region that processes more than 31 million pounds of food waste annually into nutrient-rich compost. Our core mission remains unchanged: to reduce landfill waste, improve soil health, and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for our community.
We understand this transition may cause some disruption, and we deeply apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance during this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dave Collins.
Thank you again for being part of our mission. While this service is ending, our dedication to environmental stewardship and our Kansas City community remains strong. We look forward to continuing to serve you with our high-quality compost, mulch, and soil products—and to growing a greener future, together.
Food Waste Recycling In Kansas City
Meet FRED.
The FRED program annually diverts over 16,000 tons of food waste in KC. Watch the video above to learn more.
Feed FRED your food scraps and put your bottom line on a diet. The goal of FRED (Food Residual Environmental Diversion) program is to reduce the amount of food waste going into our landfills and recycle valuable organic resources. Any company with food or food production waste should inquire about participation.
We can perform a free, site-specific waste audit to determine if your organization is a good candidate for this program. We will evaluate bottom line savings that can be achieved by your participation in the FRED Program. We'll also explain how FRED can reduce your firm's future liabilities associated with landfilling.
Another benefit to your organization is this: FRED is a "green" and environmentally friendly program. It will make your company a role model for others in the corporate or non-profit community.
Be a role model for others in the community—It’s the “green” or environmentally friendly action to take.
Educates our present and future community decision-makers about the importance of responsible solid waste disposal and the environmental advantages of recycling, recovering resources (including those currently put in your trash), and composting.
Develops a sense of pride within the community through environmental leadership and education.
Potentially reduce your solid waste disposal costs, position your facility/company as “green” or environmentally friendly, and reduce potential future liabilities associated with landfilling.
Once you enroll, Missouri Organic will provide your organization with waste audits, training and education designed to fit your specific needs and ensure that your food waste is recovered and recycled efficiently.
Special containers, some lined with biodegradable bags will be placed in cafeterias or other selected areas for collection of food or food production waste.
The foods waste will be picked up on as-needed and take to our recycling center for composting.
Non-compostable items will continue to be disposed of in your regular trash.
What Can Be Collected As Part Of FRED:
Food Scraps
Meat, Poultry, Fish,
Shellfish & Bones
Egg & Dairy Products
Table Scraps & Plate Scraping
Fruit & Vegetables
Bread, Dough, Pasta, Grains
Coffee Grounds, Filters & Tea Bags
Food Soiled Paper
Kitchen Paper Towels
Paper or PLA takeout containers, cups, plates, and bowls that are certified commercially compostable BPI, ASTM, or similar.
Pizza Delivery Boxes
Paper Napkins
Restroom Tissues & Paper Towels
Unwaxed brown or white corrugated cardboard *
Uncoated Paper Cups and plates (no lids, straws, or creamers).
Plants And Wood Scraps
Plants & Flowers (no flower pots)
Wood Pallets & Crates (no wire)
Landscape Vegetation (less than 4' long & 4" diam.)
What Cannot Be Collected As Part Of FRED:
Plastic Bags*
Plastic Tubs & Bottles*
Glass Bottles & Jars*
Metal*
Produce Baskets & Netting
Burlap
Plastic Wrap
Cork
Wax or Plastic Coated Take-Out Containers
Plastic Plates, Cups & Utensils
Latex & Plastic Gloves
Styrofoam
Foil
Wire & Rubber Bands
Grease & Liquids
Painted & Treated Wood
Pet Waste
Garbage & Hazardous Waste
* But these items are recyclable!
Who Can Participate In FRED?
Missouri Organic Recycling can perform a specific waste audit to determine potential recovery, recycling
and/or savings that your participation in the FRED Program can achieve.
Who Do I Contact About FRED?
Contact Christina Eglich directly at 816-888-7950, the Missouri Organic Recycling office at 816-483-0908,
or e-mail us at christina@missouriorganic.com with your company name, address, primary contact person,
phone numbers and e-mail address.
Other resources
Click Here for MOR’s Food Too Good To Waste Educational Portal.
