Garbage to Garden | Scarborough Curbside Composting

JULY 1

Service launch date

$12/MO

Resident rate

Weekly

Curbside pickup on trash day

100%

Composted at local Maine farms

THE END OF TRASH AS WE KNOW IT

Scarborough's Trash, Recycling & Composting Service

Beginning July 1, 2026 Garbage to Garden will collect trash and recycling for the Town of Scarborough.
53% of household waste can be diverted to composting and recycling.
Last year, Scarborough's recycling rate was 25%. We can improve this with better recycling and composting.

Choose Your Service

Two simple plans, both with weekly pickup on your trash day and all food scraps accepted.

FULL SERVICE

Curbside — Full Service

$19/month

Our standard service with weekly clean bucket swap and all the extras.

Weekly curbside pickup on trash day
5-gallon bucket,
delivered at start of service
Clean bucket provided each week
All food scraps accepted
MOFGA-approved compost,
available for weekly delivery (Apr – Oct)
Earn free service via referrals and our volunteer program
Cancel anytime

⭐ SCARBOROUGH RESIDENT RATE

Curbside — No Swap

$12/month

Scarborough's exclusive discounted curbside plan.

Weekly curbside pickup on trash day
12-gallon bin purchased at signup,
delivered at start of service
Clean bucket provided each week
All food scraps accepted
MOFGA-approved compost,
available for weekly delivery (Apr – Oct)
Earn free service via referrals and our volunteer program
Cancel anytime

Exclusive rate for Scarborough residents.

Why Add Composting to Your Routine?

Reduced Pests & Odors

Food waste causes the smells that attract pests. With weekly composting pickup, keep it out of your trash and enjoy a cleaner home.

Less Waste to Landfills

Divert roughly a third of your household waste from landfills and incinerators. Help Scarborough achieve its sustainability goals.

Lightweight, Leak-Free Trash

Without heavy, wet food scraps, your trash is easier to handle and won't leak all over your bin or driveway.

Compost More Than at Home

We accept meat, dairy, seafood, and cooked foods that backyard composting can't handle safely.

Help Your Garden Grow

Purchase finished compost to enrich your soil and grow healthier plants. Turn your waste into garden gold!

Effortless Weekly Routine

No backyard pile to turn, no maintenance, no mess. Just fill your bin, set it out on your trash day, and we take care of the rest.

From Your Kitchen to Local Maine Farms

See how your food scraps support local agriculture and become nutrient-rich soil for Maine farms and gardens

Collection

Weekly pickup of your food scraps right from your curb

Composting facility where food waste is processed

Processing

Brought to local Maine farms where nature transforms waste into soil

Finished Compost

Nutrient-rich soil amendment available for purchase

What Your Neighbors Are Saying

Hear from local residents who've joined us in building a more sustainable community.

"My household LOVES garbage to garden! The curbside pickup makes composting so easy. And it's so rewarding to be able to get bags of organic compost for our garden!"
– Hannah Charlson

"Certainly delighted that I and Family are no longer wasting food and so happy to contribute to Composting."
– Althea Brown

"The best way to do something that is good for the environment and community. They are courteous and responsive and very friendly!"
– Cathi Moores