Southfield Counts
Dumb problem.
Easy solution.
Food scraps don’t belong in the trash. Southfield is making it easier to turn them into something useful. Be part of the new Food Scrap Drop Off program—sign up today.
Southfield is stepping up to show that Every Bit Counts
About Every Bit Counts
About Make Food Not Waste
By partnering with Make Food Not Waste, Southfield is leading the charge to reduce food waste across homes, businesses, and local organizations.
Food waste is the world's dumbest environmental problem—but solving it is easy.
Why fight food waste?
When food ends up in landfills, our water, land, work, and transportation are wasted.
By stopping food waste, we can:
- Save money: The average household can save up to $2,500 a year by wasting less food.
- Support food security: 1 in 8 Michiganders don’t have reliable access to food. Redirecting extra food to those who need it can make a real difference.
- Improve our community: Cleaner air, soil, and water make Southfield a better place to live.
Working together as a community to reach zero food waste provides a clear, measurable goal and is something we can all contribute to easily, cheaply, and quickly.
By keeping food out of landfills, Southfield can expect the following benefits each year:
We're just getting started
In 2025, we're focused on raising awareness and motivating action.
Join hundreds of Southfield residents and take the pledge against food waste
I will buy less
So glad this is getting some attention! I compost my food scraps already. But not all residents can do that. And drop-off is not a practical solution for residents. A serious commitment to composting from the city would include curbside pickup, not drop off.
Prepare food as much you need
If not now When? Let’s go
Sounds great our home will domit
I will compost my scraps.
I pledge to always eat my leftovers!
This is a great program. Just think of all of the food that has been saved!
Every bite counts!
I love doing my part for the betterment of Michigan.
Thinking about food waste changed the way I shop and how much I save.
For residents
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For businesses & institutions
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Your actions count
Become an ambassador
Make an impact
Every bit of food saved makes a difference, and as part of our ambassador program, you’ll be a key player in reducing food waste and building a stronger, more sustainable community.
When you sign up, you’ll gain access to these exclusive benefits:
- Membership to the Beet Brigade newsletter
- Invitations to quarterly Beet & Greet happy hours to meet like-minded changemakers
- Special recognition on social media, in newsletters, and at events
- Full access to our food waste reduction guides
Take action with our guides
As an ambassador, you’ll gain full access to our action guides, with step-by-step instructions on how to:
- Advocate for residential compost pickup in your city
- Host a house party to spread food waste awareness
- Reduce waste at schools, holidays, and community events
- Encourage local restaurants to donate surplus food
- Table at events and activate neighborhood networks
Your actions count
More ways to spread the word
Download our social media toolkit
Order a physical toolkit
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Small actions, like saving food, create big change for our future
Join thousands of food waste champions commited to stopping food waste here in Southfield.
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