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Fitchburg reports 14,450 pounds collected in compost program; registrations surge

August 11, 2026 | Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin


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Fitchburg reports 14,450 pounds collected in compost program; registrations surge
Staff reported that the city's solid‑waste/composting initiative reached 14,450 pounds collected as of Aug. 1, and that over 100 new people registered during the month. "As of August 1, at a total of 14,450 pounds, collected," the staff member stated during the update.

Commissioners suggested aggregating year‑one metrics into a report later this fall and possibly preparing a press release summarizing the program's first year performance and weight totals. Staff said they will compare local results with neighboring programs and prepare a year‑end summary for outreach.

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