Help Brownsville Go Green — Sign the Composting Petition
Join your neighbors in calling on the City of Brownsville to launch a municipal composting program that reduces waste, enriches our soil, and builds a greener future for our community.
signatures and counting — help us reach 5,000!
25% of goal reached
Brownsville's Landfill Reality
The data demands action.
Municipal solid waste generated in Cameron County annually
Of that waste is organic material that could be composted
Cost to landfill organic waste in Texas
Estimated remaining capacity of local landfills at current rates
Of landfill methane emissions come from food waste — MSW landfills are the 3rd largest source of human-caused methane (U.S. EPA, 2023)
Municipal composting programs currently operating in Brownsville
Every year we wait, we bury our children's future.
The Choice Is Stark
What We Are Burying
Toxic Methane Gas
Methane released into the air — 80× more potent than CO₂ over 20 years
Leachate Poisons Groundwater
Toxic liquid seeps into soil, contaminating drinking water sources below
Irreversible Land Destruction
Acres of Cameron County land permanently lost — unusable for generations
Children Breathe Off-Gas Fumes
Residential zones near landfills face elevated asthma and respiratory illness rates
What We Could Build
Organic Waste Diverted
Thousands of tons redirected from landfill annually — reducing Brownsville's burden
Nutrient-Rich Compost
Free compost for city parks, Rio Grande Valley farms, and Brownsville gardens
Reduced Greenhouse Gases
Methane generation slashed — measurable CO₂-equivalent reduction each year
Children Gain Environmental Literacy
BISD students learn composting — becoming stewards of a healthier Brownsville
"Every ton composted is a ton not buried. — The decision we make today shapes the Brownsville our children inherit."
Who Is Dr. Sandra Garcia?
Dr. Sandra Garcia, DC
Energy Spinal Centers / CCI Therapy
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Holistic health advocate connecting environmental health to human wellness — because clean air and soil are healthcare.
Ecological Development Advisor
Appointed by former Mayor Pat Ahumada to advise on sustainable city initiatives that move Brownsville toward a greener future.
Proven Track Record
Lead architect of the Elizabeth Street Recycling Center — Brownsville's first community recycling hub, setting the foundation for citywide recycling.
Community Champion
Committed to leaving Brownsville cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous — for our children and the generations that follow.
Published Author
Author of Tummy Better: The Happy Gut Family Storytime Book — connecting gut health, wellness, and environmental literacy for families and children.
"Today, I bring you our next chapter."
How It Works
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We deliver the signatures to Brownsville City Council to demand action.
Make an IMPACT,
Every signature brings us closer to a greener Brownsville.
Brownsville Residents Speak Up
I've been composting at home for years. A city program would make it so much easier for everyone in our neighborhood to participate.
Maria G.
Brownsville resident, Southmost neighborhood
Our school garden could really benefit from city compost. This program would teach our kids about sustainability and help our community grow.
Carlos R.
Parent & educator, Brownsville ISD
As a local farmer, I know how valuable compost is for soil health. Brownsville deserves a program that puts our organic waste to good use.
Elena V.
Urban farmer, Brownsville TX
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