NEW!
We experienced trouble with our previous compost registration forms, so we made some changes. The registration process will take you to our Square Store, but the registration is still free, and the checkout should be seamless.
Our compost stations are currently free & we rely on donations to keep them going. 1) Register, 2) then donate.
Donate here
The compost station is available to the public. To keep the compost station open and running, please select a payment amount based on what you can afford. A suggested donation would be around $5 a month or a one-time gift of $50, however anything is appreciated. Waste-Free Dayton is grateful for your support!
What our participants say
“I go to 2nd St. Market every week. I have a little compost bin on my counter. This is so convenient to dump there. I don’t have the space to compost in my yard. This is such a great alternative!”
“We feel great about reducing landfill waste. Composting fills a gap we had in our efforts to reduce/reuse/rethink. Thanks!”
coffee grounds
eggs
eggshells
dairy
cooked meat
raw meat
bones
seafood and shellfish
wood
BPI certified compostable products (i.e. trash can liners/bags, forks, spoons, knives, cups, bowls, plates, straws)
fruits
vegetables
grains
pasta
baked goods
beans
other plant and animal based material
soiled non-coated paper/ fiber products, like napkins and pizza boxes
What Is Accepted
What Is Not Accepted
rocks, stone, glass
items that are not "BPI certified compostable"
metal, steel, tin, aluminum
electronics
coated paper/fiber products
styrofoam
dog poop
produce stickers
personal health care products,
pharmaceuticals
non-compostable packaging
Additional support for our Community Composting Program provided by:
Greater Dayton Conservation Fund (2024)
LexisNexis Employee Grant Fund (2024)