We are passionate about keeping biodegradable waste in the circle of our community. In order to maintain and contribute to this circular economy, we need your help! We believe composting is a great way to get involved! Composting gives your food scraps a second life and shockingly reduces your waste. Pick-up/ Every TUESDAY (7am-6pm) - now accepting new customers Every WEDNESDAY (7am-6pm) - now accepting new customers Every THURSDAY (7am-6pm) - now accepting new customers We will contact you with your pick up day after you sign up. *Our service area is Greater Williamsburg - within 12 miles radius from Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, James City County, Toano, Norge, some of York County). What you get/ One or Two Square 4-Gallon Green Plastic Bucket with a Lid No initiation fee No contract (month to month) Weekly pick up (8am-6pm) A new certified compostable bag into your bin after each pick up FREE finished COMPOST twice a year - 1 refillable bag of 40 lbs -distribution is in January and July (minimum of 3 months membership required) - optional Who is this program for/ Those of you who want to live a greener, more conscious life but need convenience - we come to your HOME (house or apartment), OFFICE or your SMALL BUSINESS Those of you who want to achieve greater impact and compost more than can break down in your backyard/apartment compost Where are collected materials going to/ Collected materials go to a proper Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permitted composting facility. Payments/ Cost of weekly pick-up is $8.50 ($34 charge will appear each month on your credit card, the day of charge depends on day of subscription) What do you need to do/ Put your green bucket out for us to collect weekly at your doorstep before 8 AM on your pick-up date. Why/ Food waste can be 100% recycled if collected properly. For other benefits, please visit this page. Compost guide/ WE CAN ACCEPT ANYTHING THAT EVER GREW OR LIVED: Flowers/Plants Trimmings Coffee grounds and filters Pan scrapings + leftovers Nut shells Diary, Egg shells Fill Happy compostable brushes Loose tea, certified compostable tea bags Outdated and reject vegetables + fruits and bread Pizza boxes (or other soaked cardboard pieces) Toilet paper rolls, shredded paper 100% cotton fabric scraps Paper napkins BPI Certified compostable plastic products Paper plates + cups (without plastic coating) Meat and bones (cooked and uncooked) WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING: Produce stickers Liquids and chemicals Synthetic inorganic materials Rubber gloves and protective wear Glass Metal Styrofoam Plastic bags, wrap of film Plastic bottles Plastic cups Plastic plates or utensils Plastic straws Condiment packets Coffee creamer packets Cup lids Diapers Human waste, pet waste and litter Dryer lint * We are licensed for this service.
