2026 Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Holiday Delay Update: Starting in 2026
All days following a holiday will each be delayed by one day. Normal service will resume the following Monday.
Why Choose Garbage to Garden?
We're more than just a waste management company—we're your neighbors working to build a better Bath.
Locally Owned & Operated
Based right here in Maine, we understand the needs of Bath residents. Our team lives and works in the communities we serve, and we're invested in Bath's future.
Sustainability Driven
Every decision we make considers environmental impact. From composting to expanded recycling, we're committed to helping Bath achieve its sustainability goals and protect our planet.
Community Focused
We partner with local farms, support Bath Heritage Days, and provide personalized service with recycling ambassadors. Your success is our success—we're in this together.
Complete Waste Management for Bath Residents
🗑️ Trash Collection
Weekly curbside pickup included with your city service. Remember Bath's 4-bag limit per household.
♻️ Recycling Service
Weekly curbside recycling included. We now accept plastics #1-7, glass, cartons, and even greasy pizza boxes!
🌱 Composting (Add-On)
Optional weekly composting service. Try it FREE for 3 months! Reduce waste, save on trash bags, and stay within the 4-bag limit.
We're Here to Support Bath's Recycling Goals
As your local partner in waste management, we're committed to helping Bath improve its recycling rate. Our team tracks recycling by neighborhood and celebrates improvements together.
Our recycling ambassadors are Bath neighbors who can visit homes to help identify obstacles, answer questions, and recommend personalized solutions. The neighborhood with the most-improved recycling rate will be recognized at Bath Heritage Days this summer!
Reliable Weekly Service from Your Local Team
Our modern fleet serves Bath every week with trash and recycling pickup. Rain or shine, we're here for you—because we're part of this community too.
With our "End of Trash as We Know It" approach, we're not just collecting waste—we're partnering with Bath residents to build a more sustainable future. Your food scraps go to local Maine farms, your recyclables are properly processed, and together we're reducing what ends up in landfills.
Proudly serving Bath since 2012 with local, professional, friendly service you can count on.
Add Composting to Your Service - Try 3 Months FREE!
Optional add-on service • One-time bucket purchase required • Cancel anytime during your trial
- 3 months of free service (one-time bucket purchase required)
- Weekly curbside pickup
- Odor-resistant starter bin included
- Complete composting guide
- Liner samples provided
- Reduced pests and odors
- Savings on Bath trash bags
- Pickup for meat, dairy & more
- Lightweight, leak-free trash
- Customer support included
Continue service for just $19/month. Cancel anytime with no penalty. Finished compost available for purchase to enrich your garden!
Why Add Composting to Your Service?
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.
Save on Trash Bags
With Bath's 4-bag limit, composting helps you stay within your limit while saving money on costly city trash bags.
Less Waste to Landfills
Divert 31% of your household waste from landfills and incinerators. Help Bath 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!
Now You Can Recycle MORE in Bath!
Help Bath improve its recycling rate! We've expanded what we accept curbside.
♻️ Plastic #1-7
Bottles, jars, jugs, cups, tubs, and rigid containers. All plastic types #1-7 now accepted!
🍕 Pizza Boxes
Yes, even greasy pizza boxes! They're now accepted in your recycling bin.
📦 Cartons
Milk cartons, juice cartons, and Tetrapak containers. Empty and flatten them first!
🥫 Metal & Glass
Food & beverage cans, clean foil, pots & pans, plus all glass bottles and jars.
📰 Paper & Cardboard
Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and boxes. Empty and flatten boxes!
❌ Don't Bag It!
Place recyclables loose in your bin - not in bags. This helps us process them correctly.
53% of your trash could be diverted!
Between recycling and composting, more than half of what goes in your trash can be diverted. For the last 5 years, Bath's recycling rate has gone down. Let's do better together!
How It Works (It's This Simple!)
Start Your Free Trial
Sign up online or call us at (207) 332-0277 to begin your 3-month free trial. Purchase your starter bucket to get started!
Receive Your Bin
We'll deliver your odor-resistant bin, composting guide, and liner samples right to your home.
Add Food Scraps
Throughout the week, add all your food waste – including meat, dairy, and items you can't compost at home.
Weekly Pickup
Place your bin curbside on your pickup day. We'll empty it and leave it clean for the next week!
Your Starter Kit
Secure, odor-resistant bin with locking lid, complete how-to guide, and liner samples included!
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
Processing
Brought to local Maine farms where nature transforms waste into soil
Finished Compost
Nutrient-rich soil amendment available for purchase
Community Drop-Off Locations
Can't do curbside pickup? No problem! Bath residents can drop off food scraps for free at these convenient community locations:
Bath, ME 04530
Bath, ME 04530
What Your Bath Neighbors Are Saying
Hear from local residents who've joined us in building a more sustainable Bath
"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
