Melanie MacFarlane

About Melanie MacFarlane

We envision a world where resources are valued, not wasted. No one works harder at recycling and composting than the crew at Break it Down. We operate 7 days a week to accommodate your businesses waste diversion needs. Our full-stream recycling program means we take recyclables others will not. Our Composting & Recycling PRODUCTS/SERVICES are for… - Restaurants & Food service establishments - Offices - Retail stores - Convenience stores - Grocery stores - Schools - Apartments - Events - And other businesses just like yours! Our customizable, 7-DAY A WEEK SERVICE includes… - Variety of collection bins sizes for specific business needs - Free online or in-person compost training - Rinsed Clean Bins, swapped out for your full dirty bins - Amazing crew of Account Support Specialists here to help you - Compliance with City Regulations - Peace of mind, we’ve got this Our Prospective DECISION MAKERS- Commercial Property Managers/Property Management companies - Facility Managers for large office facilities, especially those that serve catered meals to employees - Apartment and Condominium Property Managers - Restaurant Owners, General Managers and Chefs - Hotel Facilities Managers, GM\'s, chefs - Business owners/managers looking for responsible waste management solutions or needing to be compliant with city regulations See our TESTIMONIALS: “…The composting process could not be simpler, almost everything in the kitchen can go in the bin. Other compost companies limit the types of organic material that can go in the bin, but not Break It Down! Bones, some oil, coffee grounds, citrus, you name it. This was a big deciding factor in choosing a compost company…” - V.C, Atlassian “…With their support, we have reduced our landfill waste to a minimal amount as we recycle and compost most everything in the building. They have helped us to solidify our ethical mission statement to reduce trash and continue to find ways to not only help the environment but the community as well.” – J.J, Odd Duck “…the entire team provides value to a part of our industry that often gets ignored. Food waste is part of a restaurant\'s responsibility, and Break it Down helps round out the goal of utilizing each product to the fullest.” – R.L, La Condesa We make it easy for businesses to divert the waste they create away from landfills. If you would like to discuss how we can help you set up a recycling and/or composting program message me via LinkedIn or email me at m••••••@breakitdownaustin.com.

Experience

1. Co-founder, Waste Management Services

   Break It Down

   May 2009 — Present

   Marketing, public relations, human resources, sales.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Social Work

  2007 — 2009