Compost bins in DC

[Anonymous]

In which areas of the city will those compost bins be placed? In all wards or only in NW?

[Anonymous]

What compost bins?

[Anonymous]

Currently, bins are available in Wards 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 14 total - 6 in NE, 4 in SE, 3 in NW, 1 in SW.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

What?

[Anonymous]

New from DPW: Public Composting Bins
From: DCGovtAnnouncement
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:41:43 PST


DC's Department of Public Works now offers residents two options for food waste drop-off citywide:

1. (New!) Food Waste Smart Bins: These are available 24/7 and can be unlocked using the metroKEY app or an access code.

MetroKey App icon - it is orange and depicts a round global network of sites
To download the metroKEY app, find the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or visit https://qr1.be/458A. See below for trouble shooting tips.

For keypad access to the smart bins in 2025, use code 2-0-2-5-#. (Note: The bin at George Washington University's Kogan Plaza does not have a keypad at this time.)

2. Staffed Food Waste Drop-off Sites at designated farmers markets and community locations on Saturdays & Sundays

There are 12 staffed weekend food waste drop-off sites citywide in all eight wards (♿)

In case of a holiday or inclement weather, a staffed drop-off location may close if the associated farmers market also closes; please check the markets' websites for updates.

Find the Location Nearest You
Residents can drop off food waste at designated community sites and food waste bins in all eight wards through the Food Waste Drop-Off Program. The food waste collected from the smart bins and staffed weekend drop-off sites is taken to nearby composting facilities in the DC area, such as the Prince George’s County Organics Composting facility in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Food Waste Smart Bin Locations (24/7 availability)
(Note: As new smart bin sites are added, this list will be updated)
Northeast DC:

Alethia Tanner Park: 227 Harry Thomas Way NE (Ward 5)
Edgewood Recreation Center: 300 Everts Str