On-site Composting on the Grafton Campus

Compost rules for the Grafton Campus differ because composting happens on-site on the farm, whereas for other campuses it is taken to an industrial compost facility.

Do Compost

• Fruits & Vegetables (make sure to take off the PLU sticker first)
• Egg shells
• Tea bags and coffee grounds
• Fish bones & shellfish
• Dairy products
• Leaves/weeds
• Lawn clippings

Do NOT Compost

• Meat
• Any bioplastics plates, cups, or utensils, even if labeled "compostable"
• Fish bones and shellfish
• BioBags/compostable bags
• Shredded paper
• Paper towels
• Large sticks or branches

Where to Drop Off Compost

Grafton campus faculty, staff, and students, may independently collect their own compost (at home or at school/office) and drop it off at the dump truck parked near the Goat Barn 1/Amelia Peabody Pavilion. Information on what can and cannot be composted is posted on the sign by the dump truck. The farm staff empties this dump truck regularly.

The only requirement we ask is the above guidelines on what you can and cannot compost and you this survey to register for the program. This will evaluate your basic knowledge of composting on our campus in an effort to minimize compost contamination. Upon your successful completion of the online survey, we will contact you via email to confirm your registration with the program. Feel free to also download the Grafton Campus Compost Guidelines!

Please do not hesitate to contact the Grafton Sustainability Intern (GraftonGreenTeamAdmin@tufts.edu) with any questions or concerns.

DVM Student Class Compost

DVM students have compost buckets set up at each lecture hall to collect compostable waste generated during the day.

We are always looking for volunteers from the incoming class to manage compost for their class. If interested, contact GraftonGreenTeamAdmin@tufts.edu.

Public Compost Bin Locations

• Elm's Cafe
• Break-rooms in Foster's Animal Hospital
• Front desk at Foster's Animal Hospital