Composting

The County recently announced Phase 2 of the Curbside Food Scraps Composting Program. All eligible residents (residents receiving County-contracted trash and recycling services) will receive materials in 2023. Eligible households will receive everything needed to start composting, including a 32-gallon wheeled green cart, a 2-gallon kitchen pail, a How-To Guide, a refrigerator magnet, a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and a list of acceptable compostable liners.

Prince George's County accepts items that can be composted in your backyard, such as fruits and vegetables, leftovers, coffee grounds, and tea, as well as items accepted for industrial composting, such as food-soiled paper, dairy products, and meats and bones.

View or download a copy of the accepted materials here (English and Spanish/Español).

Facial or toilet tissue, plastic bags, Styrofoam™, grease or liquids of any kind, and pet waste are NOT accepted in the composting program.

Schedule

Curbside Compost/Organics and Yard Trim Day - Monday

Pumpkin Composting

During the month of November, Prince George's County residents can place their Halloween pumpkins on the curbside for collection.

Place items curbside by 6 a.m. on Mondays for pickup. Pumpkins, dried corn, hay and straw MUST be placed in a paper lawn/leaf bag OR the provided 32-gallon wheeled green cart. Pumpkins must be free of inorganic materials such as candles, wax, artificial lighting, loose decorations, etc.

For more information, visit mypgc.us/compost.