Food Waste / Compost

Compost Bins

Compost bins are an alternative for disposing of yard, food, and/or paper waste. Composters are for sale at the DPW office for $25 (Belmont residents only). For more information please call (617)-993-2680

Black Earth Compost Collection

The Town of Belmont has partnered with Black Earth Compost  to offer curbside food waste collection. 

How To Receive Collections

  1. Residents must purchase a starter kit that comes with a bin and bin liners. 
  2. Residents may then subscribe for curbside service.

**Monthly fee along with a start-up fee for a lockable bin (13 gallon or 4 gallon) with compostable bag liners. 

What Is Included In This Subscription?

  • Weekly and biweekly curbside pick-ups, based on the subscription plan chosen.
  • You will receive a voucher in the spring for a 10-poundbag of finished compost, redeemable at Wagon Wheel in Lexington.

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