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several large rows of solar panels on top of a building with University Hall in the distance

Sustainability

Lewis & Clark Villages Compost Initiative 

In Fall 2024, UM sophomore Vivi Ostheimer applied and received Kless Sustainability funds to start a compost pilot at Lewis & Clark Villages for Spring Semester 2025. With these funds, the Office of Sustainability purchased four large composting carts, mini countertop compost bins for each apartment, and weekly service from Missoula Compost. The four large compost carts were installed on Thursday, January 16th around the LCV ground by the dumpsters (see map below). In the coming weeks, LCV residents interested in composting will meet with zero-waste ambassadors to receive their countertop bin and learn the ins and outs of the composting initiative at LCV. Schedule an appointment to receive your bin from a zero-waste ambassador today!

Compost Cart Locations 

The locations of the large compost carts are marked in green. The green compost carts are located between the dumpsters and are secured with bear-safe locks that must be unbuckled by residents before use. 

LCV map with compost cart locations marked in green

Missoula compost employees at the Farmers Market

Have Questions about Compost?

Don't worry, we've got you covered!
This program will be run through Missoula Compost! Sean, the owner, and his team know everything and anything about compost so we are going to rely on their compost expertise. 

If you have any additional questions about composting at LCV, please email our Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, Tayli Hillyard, or the program creator, Vivi Ostheimer.