On July 1, 2025, the City of Alexandria is launching its voluntary, fee-based food waste composting collection program for residents receiving City trash and recycling services. Eligible households that sign up will be enrolled in the program on a rolling basis until the maximum capacity of the program is reached.  Subscription costs for qualifying residents are $5.00 a month or $55.00 per year, and include a free start-up kit and the ablility to place items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and bones in a dedicated bin for food waste collection instead of putting food waste in the trash. 

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When food is wasted, it also wastes the resources. We’re not just creating a problem, we’re also missing an opportunity to save businesses and residents money: Waste Less and Spend Less – You can spend less and waste less by buying only the food you will use. Preventing wasted food can also reduce energy and labor costs associated with throwing away good food. Learn easy tips and tricks to reducing food waste here.