Welcome

Rust Belt Riders is a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to climate resilience, food autonomy, and workplace democracy. Our mission is to “Feed People, Not Landfills”.

We do this by providing businesses and residents a composting solution for their food waste. This food waste is made into compost which serves as the base for our soil blend products. 

We are building a circular solidarity economy while practicing workplace democracy. We believe the work we do is as important as how we do it.

Our History

Photography by Steven Springer

Since 2014, Rust Belt Riders has been working with people and organizations across Northeast Ohio to provide them with a clean and timely alternative to landfills for their food waste.

By diverting food from landfills, we support our local food system through the creation of value- added agricultural products. 

Learn more about how our work affects people, the planet, and Cleveland’s prosperity.

Accomplishments & Membership