RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Our residential compost service is the easiest way to compost in your home, apartment or condo in
Fairfield County
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
Two convenient composting options for you to choose from for your home or apartment.
Weekly Collection
$38 / Every 4 Weeks
RECOMMENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD OR APARTMENTS WITH 3 OR MORE PEOPLE
BUCKET EMPTIED CLEANED AND
RELINED EACH WEEK
MANAGE AND SKIP SERVICE WITH THE EASY TO USE MEMBER PORTAL
DIVERSION METRICS UPDATED WITH EVERY SERVICE
ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE FREE FINISHED COMPOST GIVEBACK ONCE A YEAR (SPRING)
CAN EASILY DOWNGRADE TO BIWEEKLY SERVICE AT ANYTIME
Biweekly Collection
$25/ Every 4 Weeks
RECOMMENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD OR APARTMENTS WITH 1 - 3 PEOPLE
BUCKET EMPTIED CLEANED AND
RELINED EVERY OTHER WEEK
MANAGE AND SKIP SERVICE WITH THE EASY TO USE MEMBER PORTAL
DIVERSION METRICS UPDATED WITH EVERY SERVICE
ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE FREE FINISHED COMPOST GIVEBACK ONCE A YEAR (SPRING)
CAN EASILY UPGRADE TO WEEKLY SERVICE AT ANYTIME
HOW COMPOSTING WITH ACTION WASTE WORKS
SIGN UP
Signup for your desired service. You will recieve your service confirmation in 1-3 days. We will drop a starterkit off to you to collect your compostable waste and begin your membership.
FILL UP
Fill up your Action Waste receptacle with food scraps and other compostable waste. Do your part to keep valuable resources from going to the landfill and to prevent greenhouse gas emissions from entering our atmosphere.
PICK UP
We empty your receptacle on your scheduled service date and completely clean and sanitize your receptacle for you to use until your next service. Eligible members have the option to receive finished compost annually.
WHAT GOES IN THE BIN?
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Fruits & Vegetables (stickers removed)
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Dairy, Meat, Fish, Deli Products
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Bread, Pasta, Rice, Grains, Nuts
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Eggshells, Bones, Shellfish, Pits
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Citrus Fruits
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Food Soiled Paper Napkins/Towels
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BPI Certified Compostable Bags & Serviceware
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Tea Bags (staples & strings removed)
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Coffee Grounds, Filters
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Cut Flowers, Plant Trimmings, Small Houseplants
YES, THROW IT IN
NO, LEAVE IT OUT
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Rubber Bands, Produce Stickers, Twist ties
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Paper Plates, Disposable Cups/Utensils
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Coffee Pods
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Magazines, News Paper, Cardboard
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Pet Waste
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Plastics, Styrofoam, Foil, Glass