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...

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

Acceptable items include: 

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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