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The Clear Choice for Organics: How Cogent Waste Helps NYC Businesses Go Green

  • conor2327
  • Sep 3
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 16

At Cogent Waste, we believe that managing organics shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we provide a one-stop solution for businesses of all sizes, whether you’re a corner deli, a supermarket, or a high-rise office building cafeteria.


Our organics collection program makes it easy to do the right thing for the planet, while keeping your operations clean, efficient, and compliant.




Containers to Fit Every Need


Not every business generates organics in the same way. That’s why we offer a range of organics toters designed to fit the scale of your operations:


  • 96-Gallon Toters: Built for heavy food waste generators like large restaurants and supermarkets. These durable bins can handle big volumes, with many customers using 15–20 of them per day.

  • 64-Gallon Toters: A versatile option for smaller restaurants, bodegas, and office buildings. Light enough to move comfortably, they’re perfect for mixed food scraps, cafeteria waste, and lunch leftovers.

  • 35-Gallon Toters: Compact and practical, these bins slide under counters in delis, luncheonettes, and other small locations. They’re ideal when space is tight but you still want to keep food waste out of the trash stream.


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What Counts as Organics?


We hear this question often: “What exactly should I put in my organics bin?”


Our guidelines are simple: If it grows from the earth, hangs on a tree, or you can eat it—put it in your organic bin.


Just line your toter with a biodegradable bag, fill it with food scraps, and close the lid. That’s it.


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Ocean-Conscious Containers


Sustainability doesn’t stop at collection. Each Cogent organics toter is stamped with the OceanCore® label—a partnership with Rehrig Pacific that incorporates recovered ocean plastics into the bins themselves.


This means that even the containers you use to collect food scraps are part of the solution, reducing plastic waste and giving discarded materials a second life.


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Why Choose Cogent Waste?


When you work with Cogent, you’re choosing a partner committed to a cleaner future. That partnership includes:


  • Custom-fit solutions for any size of business

  • Clear, simple guidance on what belongs in your bin

  • Sustainable containers made with reclaimed ocean plastics


With Cogent Waste, going green is straightforward, responsible, and built around your needs.


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Ready to Start Composting with Confidence?


Contact Cogent Waste today to learn more about our organics collection program and how we can help your business reduce waste, lower costs, and protect the environment.


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