Food Waste

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Food Waste Pilot - Community Collections

Access-controlled community collections are now OPEN 24/7 unless otherwise noted! 

Morrisville Community Park - 1520 Morrisville Parkway (gate access open 6a-10p)

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Northwest Park - 998 Parkside Valley Drive

Church Street Park  Southern Lot -905 Church Street

To access these free-standing carts:

1. Download the CompostHere (Apple) or on Google Play.

2. Create an account to 'unlock' the stations near you.

3. Answer a few questions to ensure you understand what items are compostable. Contamination is real and we need your help to create high-quality compost!

4. Order your Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable bags to collect your food waste in and drop directly into bin (NO PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS ARE ALLOWED). Amazon link.

5. Help divert waste from our landfills which are rapidly reaching capacity AND contribute to compost that will be used in our very own gardens in Town!

If you have questions, please contact thedirt@compostnow.org or 919-526-0403.

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Don't forget, you can also drop your food waste at these locations:

Western Wake Farmers Market - Saturday mornings

Wake County Convenience Centers - #2, #4, #7