Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer weekly curbside pickup. Your collection day depends on your neighborhood. You can look up your address in our route area through our website under the Residential or Commercial tabs. You'll also receive a schedule when you sign up.

  • We accept all food scraps including:

    • Fruit & vegetable peels

    • Coffee grounds & filters

    • Tea bags

    • Breads, grains, pasta

    • Dairy, eggshells

    • Meats, bones & seafood

    • Compostable paper products (napkins, paper towels, pizza boxes)

    • Certified compostable serviceware (look for BPI or TUV labels)

    No plastic, glass, metal, or “biodegradable” items unless certified compostable.

    We also accept a wide variety of lawn material like :

    • Wut grass

    • Hedge trimmings

    • Fall leaves

    • Weeds

    • Garden Debris

    • Fallen Fruit

    No pet waste, sod, soil, or ash.

  • Only certified compostable bioplastics are accepted (look for BPI or TUV logos).

    “Biodegradable”, “eco-friendly”, and “made from natural materials” and other generic labeling is not accepted. They are not gaurateed to compost within an accepted time frame and may leave harmful residue and toxins.

  • No, but it helps! You can use:

    • BPI-certified compostable bags

    • Newspaper or kraft paper

    • Cardboard at the bottom for moisture control

    • Freeze fragrant food scraps until pickup

    • Line your bin with newspaper, cardboard, or compostable bags

    • Layer foods and grasses with cardboard or sawdust to manage moisutre and absorb odors.

    • Rinse occasionally with water or vinegar solution.

  • If you live near wooded areas or places with frequent wildlife activity, we highly recommend our bear-resistant bins for safety and local compliance. Just ask us to upgrade your container.

  • Rates vary by bin size and frequency. Please select tabs under “Services” for desired service to view current pricing.

  • Unlike recycling, your compost never travels more than 10 miles away from your home or business. We transport it directly to Garden City Compost (Missoula’s City owned industrial compost facility). Here organics are quickly composted into soil within 3 months. This soil is then redistributed locally to strength soil and support new growth,.

  • Yes! Just contact us at least 48 hours before your pickup day to pause service for two weeks or more.

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