Do You Want to Participate in a Curbside Organics Collection Pilot?
- Why is the County conducting this pilot and why should I compost?
Nearly half of the materials that end up in the landfills can be composted. Collecting food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings at the curb will help keep valuable materials out of our landfills, reduce harmful greenhouse gases, protect our environment and help Prince George’s County get closer to our zero waste goals.
- What can I compost?
There are a variety of materials that can be composted including yard trim, leaves, grass and brush. Examples of food items include, fruits, vegetables, meats, bones, coffee grounds and filters, egg shells, soiled paper napkins, soiled pizza boxes, tea bags and loose tea leaves, dairy products, and seafood shells, to name a few.
- How can I participate?
After opting in, we will provide you with a 2 gallon kitchen pail, in addition to a 32 gallon exterior wheeled cart to place all of your organics. We will also provide you with a box of compostable liners for your kitchen pail to get you going. Additional liners may be purchased at local retail stores. A list of tested and approved liners is available in your welcome kit.
- If enough Tantallon households are interested, we can participate in a pilot project. Email TCA (tantalloncitizensassociation@gmail.com) if you want to participate.
