CERO Cooperative, Inc.
CERO Cooperative, Inc.
Organic Waste Management Services
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  • As a worker-owned cooperative, started by immigrants, women, and people of color, every CERO employee is invested in your composting success

  • You can be proud that CERO composts the food scraps we collect at local, family-owned farms, replenishing soil to heal the planet.

  • Proudly providing customized organic waste recycling solutions for every organization

We're making composting easier, cleaner, and more accessible than ever.

We take pride in raising the bar for commercial composting; ​It's not waste when you compost with CERO!

Restaurants
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Restaurants

Restaurants and Caterers

In the fast-paced world of restaurants and catering, every second counts, and efficiency is paramount. That's where CERO steps in, turning the chore of managing food scraps into a seamless part of your routine. Imagine a kitchen where composting is second nature, bins are clean and pest-free, and food waste contributes to enriching the soil of local farms. With our tailored pickup schedules and meticulous service, you can focus on what you do best—creating culinary delights—while we handle the rest.

Supermarkets

Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

For supermarkets and grocery stores, balancing fresh inventory with organic waste management can be a tightrope walk. CERO offers a lifeline with our swift and reliable food waste removal services. Picture this: strategically placed compost bins, regular pickups tailored to your schedule, and no more worries about odors or pests. Your unsold food becomes a valuable resource, feeding local farms and closing the food loop. It's a win-win for your store, your customers, and the planet.
Schools

Schools & Universities

CERO helps schools and universities not only comply with MassDEP's organic waste regulations but also instill a culture of sustainability. Imagine compost bins in cafeterias and kitchens, comprehensive educational programs for students and staff, and a seamless service plan that makes organic waste management a breeze. By partnering with us, your institution becomes a beacon of environmental stewardship, inspiring future generations to care for our planet.
Offices

Offices

CERO makes it easy for offices to integrate composting into their daily operations. Whether it's setting up bins in break rooms or coordinating with building managers for optimal placement, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your work. Regular collections and clean bins ensure a hassle-free experience, while your office contributes to a greener community. Together, we're turning corporate waste into a resource for local farms.
Events

Zero Waste Events

Planning an event and worried about its environmental impact? Let CERO turn your gathering into a zero-waste success. From corporate meetings to weddings, we provide everything you need: bins, liners, and even staff to guide guests on proper composting. Imagine your event where every scrap of food waste is transformed into fertile soil for local farms. It's not just an event; it's a statement of your commitment to sustainability and the community.
Other

Other

CERO’s adaptable services are perfect for a diverse array of establishments, including breweries, food pantries, senior living and medical facilities. Whether you need on-call pickups or seasonal collections, we customize our approach to meet your unique needs. Imagine a facility where food scraps are effortlessly transformed into compost, enriching the soil and supporting local agriculture. No matter your organization, CERO ensures your waste contributes to a sustainable, circular economy.

Choosing CERO means more than just compliance with environmental regulations; it's about making a positive impact on our community and planet. Join us in this green revolution, and together, let's turn organic waste into a resource that benefits everyone.

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NEW LIFE FOR FOOD WASTE: 
​CERO CO-OP TURNS SCRAPS INTO PRODUCTIVE COMPOST

At 5:30 on a Friday morning the Southeast Expressway is still dark, quiet and mostly empty of cars. A half mile away, the warehouse-filled triangle where South Boston, Dorchester and Roxbury converge is already buzzing, rumbling and beeping. Tractor trailers are busy delivering produce, seafood, meat and other provisions that will be distributed to Boston-area grocery stores, restaurants and institutions after the sun comes up.

Tucked into an annex next to a Southampton Street warehouse, workers at food composting cooperative CERO (for Cooperative Energy, Recycling and Organics) are firing up their own small fleet of trucks. They too will soon set out across the region, visiting many of those same businesses. CERO will be there to pick up the food waste that’s left behind—about 8 million pounds a year—and haul it to area farms where it will be turned into compost rather than rot in landfills.
Originally written and published In EdibleBoston by Michael Floreak.
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The MassDEP enacted a ban in 2014 that prohibits the disposal of organic waste for many Massachusetts businesses. To find out if you are affected in 30 seconds, click below.

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