Tagged Content:Food Scraps Composting (Environment)

All materials are transported to the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility for processing. Materials are placed in...

• Compostable bags are available at stores and must be labeled as either “home compostable” or “commercially/industrially...

Collecting compost at the curb will: 

• Offer an additional weekly curbside collection service. 
• Keep valuable materials out of our...

Acceptable items include: 

• Non-food items like yard trim, uncoated paper products, and compostable cutlery. 
• Food items like...

Collect food scraps in the pail; empty the kitchen pail into the green cart for collection by 6 a.m. on Monday. 

Do NOT place...

The County’s program accepts additional types of food waste unsuitable for backyard composting. However, residents who currently...

To report a missed Prince George’s County-provided compost collection, contact PGC311 (out of County: 301-883-4748). If your...

No; cooking grease, fats, and oils are not accepted for composting. These items can be recycled at the County’s Household...

All organic materials are transported to the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility for processing. Materials are...

• Clean the green cart and pail regularly to reduce odors and avoid pests. 
• Sprinkle baking soda in the cart and layer yard trim or...

Eligible residents who currently receive curbside County trash AND recycling collection services will receive a composting...