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The Town of Dedham has partnered with Black Earth Compost, a regional composting collection service, to offer residents curbside compost subscriptions (four different options).
Subscription Services
Curbside composting offers residents the opportunity to participate in diverting their organic waste, without the additional time and effort typically associated with backyard composting! Residents add their food waste to their Black Earth Compost receptacle (residents may select either a 13-gallon or 4-gallon bin) and place it curbside on their designated collection day.
Black Earth Compost currently offers four subscription options*
| Payment period | Weekly Collection | Every Other Week Collection |
|---|---|---|
| One-month payment | $21.99 | $16.99 |
| Six-Month Payment | $119.99 | $94.99 |
*Density Price Reduction: Once 300 households are enrolled, the price of service for all participants will be reduced up to 17%. The more people to sign up, the less you pay!
Sign up today via the Black Earth website
SPECIAL! New participants receive a FREE Starter Kit including Curbside Bin and Bags (courtesy of grant funding to the Town of Dedham)
Sample 13-gallon bin from Black Earth Compost
- WHAT’S COMPOSTABLE: All food scraps including meat, bones, dairy, and food-soiled paper products. A full list of accepted materials is available on the BEC website.
- WHY COMPOST: Composting is a powerful way to reduce waste, diverting up to 30% of your trash from landfills. The nutrient-rich finished compost is used to enrich soil for local farms, community gardens, and your own backyard.
- WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FREE STARTER KIT: Any new participant in Dedham will receive a 13-gallon curbside bin with locking lid and wheels and certified compostable bin liners, courtesy of the Town of Dedham.
- I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS: A full list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is available on the Black Earth Compost website.