The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services would like to announce that registration is now open for year two of free curbside compost collection services for residents who receive trash and recycling services. Households can now sign up by filling out the curbside compost collection registration form, which City staff will review for eligibility.  

Eligible residents who currently receive curbside or alley trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services and register with the program will receive a composting starter kit with a 7-gallon green cart, a six-month supply of compost bags, and educational materials. Residents will be able to place items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and bones in a dedicated bin for food waste collection instead of putting food waste in the trash. This program will be in addition to the free farmers' market composting services provided by the City to all residents, expanding the number of ways residents can divert waste from trash and create compost soil, a nutrient-rich soil amendment.   

As part of this program, the City will also be conducting a Food Waste Reduction outreach campaign to equip residents with everyday tips to reduce food waste impact at home.  

During the pilot period, participants will be encouraged to provide feedback to the City and after the pilot period ends in April 2025, residents may continue service with the vendor for a subsidized fee. 

Visit alexandriava.gov/FoodWaste for more information about the Residential Curbside Composting Pilot Program. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.