Community Standards
The Community Food Scrap Drop-Off Program is available to registered community members and is intended for household food scraps only.
Please help us produce clean, high-quality compost by bringing only accepted compostable materials. Do not include plastic, produce stickers, compostable packaging or utensils, pet waste, or other contaminants.
The drop-off location and instructions will be provided after registration. We reserve the right to suspend participation if repeated contamination becomes an issue.
Join the Grand Rapids Compost Community
Join a community of people helping keep food scraps out of landfills while creating premium compost for local gardens. Members receive occasional updates, composting tips, special offers, invitations to local events, and access to programs like our Community Food Scrap Drop-Off Program.
Our goal is simple: build a stronger local composting community while turning food scraps into premium compost that supports healthier gardens, landscapes, and soils right here in West Michigan.