Compost Queen and The Well in Wellington Partner to Bring Public Food Waste Drop-Off Site to Wellington
Wellington, CO — Compost Queen, Fort Collins’ leading food waste composting service, is proud to announce its new partnership with The Well in Wellington, the sister business and tasting room for Grouse Malt House. This collaboration, which officially launched on November 12, 2024, brings Wellington’s first food waste drop-off site, making it easier than ever for residents to compost and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Kickoff Event: To celebrate the launch, Compost Queen and The Well will host a kickoff event on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5 PM at The Well in Wellington. Attendees who sign up for food recycling services at the event will receive a complimentary beverage, courtesy of Compost Queen. Additionally, Compost Queen will offer one lucky new member three months of free drop-off service at the Wellington location.
A Community Commitment to Sustainability: Grouse Malt House supports responsible organics management and sustainability within their restored 102 year old grain elevator, where they craft malt from millet and other naturally gluten-free grains and seeds. The Well In Wellington opened in the fall of this year and is a dedicated gluten-free tasting room and gathering space.
“The Well’s commitment to responsible organics management makes them a leader in sustainable practices for malt houses and tasting rooms in Northern Colorado,” said Jamie Blanchard-Poling, Founder and Chief Queen Officer of Compost Queen.
How It Works: Compost Queen members can collect food waste at home and bring it to the secured storage container located in The Well’s parking lot. By signing up on Compost Queen’s website, members will receive the access code to the lock, allowing them to drop off food waste at their convenience. Twice a year, members are invited to special appreciation events where they can drop off yard and leaf waste free of charge and receive a complimentary compost share.
Building Community Resilience with Every Drop-Off: Compost Queen accepts all food waste, including meat, dairy, bones, and produce scraps. However, they cannot accept compostable packaging, manure, or animal casualties. The partnership with The Well is one of ten new drop sites Compost Queen plans to establish across Northern Colorado in the coming months as part of its mission to build community resilience and advance sustainable practices in Larimer County.
About Compost Queen: Recognized as the Small Compost Manufacturer of the Year by the U.S. Composting Council, Compost Queen is dedicated to reducing waste through innovative on-farm composting techniques. Founder Jamie Blanchard-Poling, who currently serves as interim Co-Chair of the Colorado Composting Council, has positioned Compost Queen at the forefront of composting and sustainability efforts in the region.
For more information on Compost Queen’s services or to sign up, visit compostqueenfc.com. For press inquiries, please contact Compost Queen at info@compostqueenfc.com or 970-797-2042.