From Jackie Alford –
Curbside Compost Collection Now Available in Medfield
Medfield residents can easily reduce their organic waste by participating in the new curbside compost collection program provided by Black Earth Compost. This program is the easiest way to divert food scraps from the trash and build a resilient local food system.
How It Works
Participants receive a curbside collection cart and certified compostable bin liners to sort their food scraps into. All food scraps, including meat, bones, dairy, soiled paper products, and certified compostable products, are accepted. The material is picked up every other week and taken to one of Black Earth’s four local compost facilities, where it is mixed with carbon, like leaves and sticks, to make finished compost. Participants receive a voucher for a free cubic foot bag of compost, redeemable at participating garden centers in the spring.
Environmental Benefits
Curbside composting is gaining momentum as cities and towns across the state support these programs to meet the MA DEP’s Waste reduction goal of 30% reduction by 2030. In addition to reducing waste, composting addresses several environmental crises:
• Builds Healthy Soil: Compost improves soil ecology and adds nutrients, leading to healthier foods and higher yields.
• Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions: It reduces methane created in landfills and sequesters atmospheric carbon in the soil, supporting our climate.
• Protects Our Waterways: Composting reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and improves soil moisture retention, reducing runoff.
• Creates Resilient Communities: It supports the local agricultural system, reducing our dependence on imported goods.
Subscription and Pricing
Subscription plans for every other week pick up are $89.99/6 months or $16.99/month, plus the cost of the bin. The price lowers for everyone as more people sign up. When 350 Medfield households are signed up or pre-registered, the price will be lowered by 20%.
To Enroll
Please complete the signup form at https://blackearthcompost.com/residential-curbside-compost-pickup/?town=Medfield,%20MA. Interested in helping increase curbside composting in Medfield? Contact medfieldcurbsidecomposting@gmail.com
Learn More About curbside composting and other town options for food waste:
https://community.massenergize.org/MedfieldMA/actions/3715
https://community.massenergize.org/MedfieldMA/actions/2372
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