The City of Alexandria invites residents receiving City trash and recycling services to register for the Curbside Food Waste Composting Pilot. This eco-friendly program was launched in the spring of this year, aimed to reduce and compost food waste, generate finished compost, and promote sustainability.

Back in spring of 2023, the City of Alexandria was selected by the USDA as one of the 2023 Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreement recipients. With this federal funding support, the City has been piloting a food waste composting program for residents receiving City trash and recycling services. This program is separate from yard waste collections, and participants have been composting food waste at the curb every week.

Registration for the pilot program is open to residents. As part of this program, the City has also been conducting a Food Waste Reduction outreach campaign to provide residents with everyday tips to reduce food waste impact at home.

For residents who are not receiving City trash and recycling service, the free farmers' market composting services is available to everyone. There are six locations in the City with the newest farmers’ market addition at the Southern Towers Farmers’ Market.

For additional information and how to register for the Curbside Composting Pilot, Farmers’ Market Composting, and Food Waste Reduction Tips, visit alexandriava.gov/FoodWaste.