ERIE COUNTY x WERADIATE
Plate to Field
An Organics Management Program
From Waste to Wonder
Plate to Field aims to launch a collaborative, community-powered initiative to develop and expand food scrap drop-off programs across local communities in Erie County, NY.
A COMMUNITY-LED EFFORT
Five participating municipalities will work closely with Erie County representatives and WeRadiate to co-create a customized organics management plan that reflects the unique strengths, voices, and needs of each community.
Our Goals
EMPOWER LOCAL WASTE SOLUTIONS
Shared leadership and volunteer engagement lead residents to build sustainable waste solutions for their community and planet.
TURN PARTICIPATION INTO IMPACT
Year-round food scrap collection and compost processing turns participation into measurable impact.
REDUCE LANDFILLS AND CO2 EMISSIONS
Divert food waste from landfills to compost facilities, contributing measurable reductions in methane and other GHG emissions.
Dear Residents,
Erie County and your local municipality are excited to invite you to join our new food scrap drop-off initiative. Together, we can turn everyday food waste into a valuable resource that nourishes your soil, supports local sustainability, and protects your environment. Whether you’re new to composting or already passionate about reducing waste, your participation makes a real difference.
Thank you for being part of this effort to build a cleaner, greener Erie County!
THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE
Together, we can turn what we throw away into valuable resources that nourish our gardens, parks, and food.
WASTE DIVERSION
Every bucket of food scraps keeps hundreds of pounds of waste out of landfills.
SOIL ENRICHMENT
Compost nourishes green spaces, reducing reliance on chemicals.
COST SAVINGS
Diverting food lowers disposal costs, freeing up funds for other local programs.
Composting turns food scraps into rich soil food instead of harmful methane gas, helping fight climate change and reduce waste.
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Whether you are a municipal leader or a curious resident exploring composting and organics recycling in your neighborhood or town, we’d welcome the opportunity to a conversation.
Get in Touch with our Project Leads
Sashti is an environmentalist and founder of WeRadiate. He started WeRadiate to improve organics recycling and soil health through data-driven solutions. Sashti has 20 years of experience in waste management and composting. Ask him about compost, microbes, or worms—he’s always ready.
sashti@weradiate.com
Sashti Balasundaram, WeRadiate
Tyler Hamilton is the Erie County lead for the Plate to Field project. He has been working with the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning since 2018. Tyler is a WNY native who is passionate about environmental health, sustainability, and the Buffalo Sabres.
Tyler.Hamilton@erie.gov
Tyler Hamilton, Erie County
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This project has been funded in part by the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program, Title 15 of the Environmental Protection Fund through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
