We previously accepted plastic bags as bin liners because our partner facility used a depackaging process. Now that all South Portland food waste goes directly to our farm for composting, plastic bags cannot be accepted — even as liners. Please use compostable bags, a brown paper bag lining, or simply rinse your container between uses.
We've proudly partnered with the City of South Portland since 2017 — operating free drop-off sites, running composting programs in South Portland schools, and offering residents a discounted curbside rate. Together, we're keeping food scraps out of landfills and turning them into something great.
Drop off for free, or sign up for the convenience of weekly curbside pickup.
South Portland's exclusive discounted curbside plan. Pick up your free 12-gallon bin at the Transfer Station.
Exclusive rate for South Portland residents.
Our standard service with weekly clean bucket swap and all the extras.
South Portland's official composting program. Convenient weekly pickup on trash day for just $2.76 per week. Or drop off your food scraps at free locations across the city — no subscription needed.
Partnering with South Portland
Drop-Off Sites Citywide
South Portland Households
Composted Locally in Maine
All food scraps are welcome — no sorting needed. Here's a quick guide to what can and can't go in the bins.
All food waste collected in South Portland is composted locally at Maine farms and facilities — including Fern Song Farm in Windham and CPRC Group in Auburn.
And the best part? The finished compost comes back home. Garbage to Garden donates 30 yards of finished compost annually to the City of South Portland for use in parks, community gardens, and more.
Your food scraps become rich organic compost that feeds South Portland's gardens, parks, and farms — right back in your community.
Help us spread the word about composting in South Portland — at events, neighborhood outreach, or through our referral program — and earn real rewards.
Whether you drop off or sign up for curbside, every scrap you keep out of the landfill makes South Portland a little greener.
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info@garbagetogarden.org
Maine: (207) 332-0277
Massachusetts: (617) 977-4547
