Abstract
Various aspects of reducing curbside waste volumes by promoting household composting were discussed. A field study with a control group design with preceding baseline was employed. The bins and educational material were distributed after the second week of baseline recordings. It was observed that informed consent was obtained in writing from each participant. It was found that empowering households were successful at significantly reducing the weight of waste the householders put out on the curbside. The results concluded that by making the bins available and by teaching residents how to compost, it was possible to translate sympathetic attitudes into positive behavior.