Organic waste includes biodegradable materials like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper products, and other natural substances that decompose over time. Municipalities increasingly separate organic waste from regular garbage for composting or anaerobic digestion, diverting significant waste volumes from landfills. Composting organic waste produces useful soil amendments while reducing landfill methane emissions (a potent greenhouse gas produced when organics decompose without oxygen). Green bin programs collect residential organics, while commercial operations may have separate organic waste requirements. Effective organic waste diversion is a key component of municipal waste reduction strategies and contributes to climate action goals.