This new voluntary program will divert organic materials, that are not waste, out of our landfill and will reduce harmful greenhouse gases emitted from organic decomposition in landfills, which contributes to climate change. If your household currently receives curbside trash and recycling collection within the City of College Park, then you are eligible to participate in the new program; residential collections only.

Ongoing registrations accepted. Sign up online at www.collegeparkmd.gov/CurbsideCollectionApp

• No fee for collection, but residents must use a City-supplied cost-share container. Check out containers here.
• Once you register and pick up your container(s), you will be assigned a start date.
• Pick up container(s) at the Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740, Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM.
• A contractor performs collection on Tuesdays throughout the City.
• No fee for collections, but residents must use a City-supplied cost-share container (more information here.)
• No personal containers can be used for weekly curbside collections.
• Food scraps can be placed in compostable bags (no plastic bags) before placing in the collection container.

Getting started is easy!

1. Source separate food scraps and food-soiled paper products from your regular household waste. Place food scraps in a tight-fitting container (coffee can, kitchen pail, or whatever works for you.)

2. When the container is full, empty the contents into the larger collection container (lined with a compostable bag that the contractor supplies).

3. On your collection day, place the container at the curb in front of your house by 6:00 a.m. or the night before. Please ensure your collection container is visible and accessible from the street, and away from any other carts or obstacles. No alley collections.

For more information, call 240-487-3590 or visit collegeparkmd.gov/foodscraps.