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Feb 17, 2023

D.C. To Pilot Curbside Composting Pickup This Summer

The curbside composting pilot program will be open to 1,500 households in each of the District’s eight wards.

Jan 14, 2020

Dispatches From One Of D.C.’s Free Community Composting Sites

We’ve heard about how important composting is, but what’s it like to actually get your hands dirty with the city’s food scraps?

Oct 05, 2017

D.C. Councilmember Wants To Bring Home Composting To The Masses

A proposed bill, with the support of more than half the city’s legislators, would offer a rebate and training on at-home composting systems.

May 10, 2017

In Its Eighth Year, Kingman Island Festival Focuses on Zero Waste

Kingman Island’s annual one-day festival is back, with dozens of bluegrass, Americana and folk artists and an innovative zero-waste goal.

Apr 26, 2017

D.C. Now Has A Free Composting Program

Residents can drop off food waste at farmer’s markets around the city.

 
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