Materials & Waste

What does Zero Landfill mean?

Zero landfill is the shortened version of “zero waste to landfill”, which means exactly what it sounds like - sending nothing to the landfill.

It supports the redesign of resource life cycles, so we maintain the maximum value of those resources and eliminate the need to dispose resources.

Not sure what goes where? Try using these look-up tools to find out the best way to dispose or your waste items.

“Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution” Poster Contest 2023 winners

Zaya Detert (grade 2 and 3) and Laurel Benson (grade 4 and 5) won first place in the 2023 “Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution” Poster Contest. Students from all five Northfield elementary schools submitted 171 posters for the contest. Stormwater poster...
Recycling and composting for a better Northfield

So, what’s with all those colorful tops and information stickers on the Bridge Square waste receptacles? It’s a city pilot project to increase the quality of downtown recycling and ultimately at home, work, and play. Recycling and composting...