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Urbana Today
By the People, for the People
New Compost Drop-Off Spot Opens in Urbana
WasteNot Compost and Champaign County Environmental Stewards partner to bring composting services to Lincoln Square Mall.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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A new year-round compost drop-off program has launched in Urbana, Illinois, allowing residents to conveniently dispose of food scraps, paper products, and compostable items. The program is a partnership between WasteNot Compost and the Champaign County Environmental Stewards (CCES), and is located at the Lincoln Square Mall.
Why it matters
The new compost drop-off site aims to make composting more accessible for Champaign-Urbana residents, reducing food waste and providing a convenient way for the community to participate in sustainable practices.
The details
The compost drop-off program will accept food scraps, 100% paper products, and certified compostable items. WasteNot will regularly empty the collection enclosure and ensure the material is turned into finished compost, a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Access to the site will cost $15 per month for participants.
- The program launched on February 24, 2026.
- Registration for the compost drop-off service is now open.
The players
WasteNot Compost
A company that provides composting services and aims to make composting more accessible for communities.
Champaign County Environmental Stewards (CCES)
A local organization that has been seeking ways to reduce food waste in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Tommy Vaughan
The Growth Manager at WasteNot Compost.
Dominique Gilbert
The Board President of the Champaign County Environmental Stewards.
What they’re saying
“This program will allow residents of the Champaign-Urbana area to have access to a compost program that will accept all commercially compostable items like meat and BPI certified products. WasteNot looks forward to servicing and expanding this drop-off program to meet the growing demand for compost services in the region.”
— Tommy Vaughan, Growth Manager, WasteNot Compost (Chambana Today)
“CCES has been looking for a way to reduce food scrap waste in the Champaign-Urbana area for some time. WasteNot's mission and business model is very closely aligned with our mission and interests. Also, WasteNot had expressed interest in servicing the Champaign-Urbana community, so it seemed like a natural fit.”
— Dominique Gilbert, Board President, Champaign County Environmental Stewards (Chambana Today)
What’s next
Those looking to sign up or find more information about the new compost drop-off program can visit wastenotcompost.com/urbana.
The takeaway
The new compost drop-off site in Urbana provides a convenient and accessible way for Champaign-Urbana residents to participate in sustainable practices, reducing food waste and contributing to the creation of nutrient-rich soil amendments.
