FREE COMPOSTING
for Lexington Residents
Join the Town Compost Program
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Spots Limited - Sign Up Today
Includes curbside bin, countertop bin and liners
Clear guidelines on what's compostable
Weekly collection on trash day
The Easiest Way to Compost
Line & Fill Your Bin
If it grows, it goes in the bin. We accept all food scraps and more. Certified compostable liners keep your food scraps contained and easy to manage.
We'll Swing By & Empty It
Place your bin on the curb by 6 am. We take the material to our compost facilities that handle the dirty work.
Get Compost Back
In the spring receive a voucher for a FREE cubic foot bag of compost. Plus discounts on bulk compost and soil blends delivered to your yard.
Compost Program Details
Overview
The Town of Lexington is happy to offer a curbside compost program to our residents. Through this program up to 4,000 residents can sign up for curbside pickup of food waste and other compostable items at no cost. With compostable waste making up 35% of Lexington’s waste stream, this program is a critical step in reducing waste in our community.
The program is first-come, first-serve. The Town will maintain a wait list if the program reaches capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any Lexington household that can be served by Black Earth Compost is eligible to sign up for the program. We can work with households living in condominiums or multifamily housing.
The bin will need to be put out in a location our drivers can spot and drive to easily.
The program is first-come, first-serve. The Town will maintain a wait list if the program reaches capacity.
New participants will receive a starter kit that includes a Lexington sealed curbside bin, a countertop container, liners for the curbside bin, and liners for a countertop container. These starter kits can be picked up at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building (201 Bedford Street).
Bin liners are required as they will help keep your bin clean. After the first roll of liners is provided in the starter kit, participants are responsible for securing their own liners. All liners must be certified compostable by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA), or TUV and have their logo printed directly on each bag. Liners can be purchased through Black Earth in the Shop section of your online account, but you are not required to purchase liners through Black Earth. Doubled-up brown paper bags can also be used as a liner when the temperature is above freezing. Learn more about purchasing liners here.
Yes, you will receive a detailed compost guide to print and put on your refrigerator about what can and not be composted with our service. In addition you will have an online account to access helpful resources and manage your service.
If you prefer an alternative to curbside collection, you can take advantage of the LexSORT drop off locations or start composting at home. Learn more.
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What Can Go In Your Green Compost Bin
If it grows, it goes!
We accept:
A Path to a Greener Future
By converting food scraps into compost, we contribute to a healthier planet
Reduce Waste up to 40%
Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Improve Soil Health
Reduce Use of Artificial Fertilizers
Limited Spots Available
Act now to take advantage of the town program
