Despite its environmental prestige as the birthplace of Earth Day, Santa Barbara did not have a private home composting pickup program, until now.
Launched last month, The Better Bucket is the passion project of Farm Cart Organics founders Jason and Katherine Lesh. The private food recovery service is the first of its kind locally and aims to prevent organic waste from entering the Tajiguas Landfill.
Six weeks into operation, more than 100 people have signed up for the program. Initially offered just in Santa Barbara, Summerland, Montecito, and Carpinteria, Better Bucket is expanding its route to include Goleta, Ventura, and Newbury Park.