Farmington Food Scrap Program

INTERESTED IN DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF FOOD WASTE YOU SEND TO THE LANDFILL? READ ON!

KEEPING FOOD SCRAPS OUT OF the LANDFILL IS IMPORTANT

One of the most significant actions we can take as individuals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to keep our food scraps out of the landfill, where they will convert to methane gas, one of the most potent gases known to contribute to climate change.

Sorting out your food scraps for composting also generates local revenue, new jobs, and valuable resources. That valuable resource is compost, a nutrient-dense soil amendment that can be used to improve soil health and provide healthier plant production, retain carbon, and improve water absorption to reduce stormwater runoff.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

curbside

Place food scraps with yard waste for convenient weekly collection during yard waste season, April through December.

Please keep food scraps loose or wrap food scraps in newspaper when placing them in your yard waste bag or container.

drop-off

Riley Park 3113 Grand River Ave, Farmington
Year-round access is available for all residents. Even outside of Farmers Market hours, for your convenience.

The food scrap carts are located near the recycling area of the Farmers Market pavilion.

When dropping off your food scraps, carefully place your scraps into the collection cart, taking care to keep material from spilling on the ground. Please close the lid after use so animals will not be able to access the collection carts.

If you see an issue with a collection container, contact:
RRRASOC (education@rrrasoc.org) or My Green Michigan (office@mygreenmi.com).

tips for collecting food scraps

Find a conveniently sized, lidded food scrap container. Check around your home for a container you already have. To absorb moisture, line the bottom of the container with a sheet of newspaper.

Find a conveniently sized, lidded food scrap container. Check around your home for a container you already have. To absorb moisture, line the bottom of the container with a sheet of newspaper.

Place the container on the kitchen counter close to where you prepare food. Remember, if it’s close at hand, the more likely you’ll use it.

If it grows, it goes!

Acceptable food scraps include fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, bones, eggshells, coffee grounds and filters, tea leaves and tea bags, paper napkins and paper towels (free of chemical cleaners or additives), breads, grains, and spoiled food from the refrigerator.

important! help keep the finished compost clean

Please keep food scraps loose or wrap food scraps in newspaper when placing them in your yard waste bag/container or the drop-off collection carts.

Plastic bags, twist ties, rubber bands, corks, pet waste, and foam coffee cups are not compostable and cause operational issues and contaminate the finished compost product. Please keep all plastic, glass, and metal items out.

This program does not accept liquids.