To assist in achieving these waste reduction goals, the CAP recommends a zero-waste policy that sets a goal to “eliminate 100% of organic materials from the waste stream by 2025 through a robust composting program.” Wanting to understand the receptiveness of such a program, all 6,340 Northfield households had the opportunity to complete a survey. The survey asked what they know about and what is their interest is in recycling, specifically household organic waste.