Organics - At the Curb

Call to Sign Up - 360.753.8340

Similar to your garbage and recycle service, curbside organics is billed along with your other City of Olympia utilities in a bi-monthly bill.

• It's Easy - Just fill your cart, and we empty it every other Monday.
• It's Cost Effective - Only $7.72 per month.
• It's Good for the Environment - Turn meat, bones, fish, dairy and more into valuable compost.

Organics - It's more than just yard waste...

Curbside organics customers are encouraged to put the following items in their organics carts:

• Food Scraps - All meat, bones, fish, dairy, cheese, fruits & vegetables.
• Food-soiled Paper - Paper plates, napkins & pizza boxes.
• Yard Waste - Grass, leaves, tree & shrub trimmings.

Learn More About Organics

• Backyard Composting: Learn about composting food waste and yard waste at home.
• Controlling Odors & Pests: Concerned about odors & pests? Get great tips.
• Compostable Bags and Service Ware: Find approved compostable bags and service ware.
• Cart Sizes & Costs: Learn which cart options are available for you.
• Organics FAQ: Frequently asked questions about curbside organics. 
• Saturday Drop-off Site: Open March 3 - November 17, 2012.
• Weekly Pick-up Schedule: Learn when your cart will be picked up.
• What We Accept: Learn what you can and can NOT put in your organics cart.
• Wood-chipping: Find tips and options for managing woody debris.

Contact Information

• Visit our City Services page for links to other City Services and contact information (phone numbers) 
• Contact us at publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us