Food Scrap Collection & Composting Program
The City of Euclid, in partnership with Rust Belt Riders and the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District offers a free, drop-off composting program for all residents.
The City of Euclid, in partnership with Rust Belt Riders and the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, offers a free, drop-off composting program for all Euclid residents. Participants can drop off accepted compostable waste, including all food scraps, at bins located at Euclid City Hall.
How it works:
- Sign up for free online using Rust Belt Riders Euclid registration form found here.
- You will receive a welcome email with your code and details about the program, including what's accepted.
- Collect food scraps and other compostable waste at home.
- Bring food scraps to the drop of location at the Memorial Park Community Garden (22550 Milton Ave.)
- Unlock the bin with your unique code received during registration.
- Deposit your food waste in the bin and relock the bin.
Use your own bucket or purchase a 5-gallon bucket with lid from Rust Belt Riders at all Phoenix Coffee locations. You can use paper bags or BPI-certified plastic bags, but no regular plastic bags, please.
What's compostable:
If it's food, it can be composted through this program. This includes meat, seafood and dairy (bones and shells too). Paper items soiled with food and BPI-certified plates and cutlery are also accepted. Visit rustbeltriders.com/whatcanicompost for a detailed list.
FAQ'S:
Why should I compost?
Over 40 percent of all food ends up in landfills where it rots amongst other waste and emits methane. Methane is a toxic greenhouse gas 27 times more powerful than carbon. Composting turns this waste into nutrient-rich soil, which in turn helps to grow more food.
How do I access the bins?
Sign up here! After sign up, a welcome email is sent to you with details about the program AND has the 4 digit code to access the bins at the Memorial Park Community Gardens (22550 Milton Ave.)
Where are the bins located?
Bins are located at the Memorial Park Community Gardens (22550 Milton Ave.) near the new Recreation and Wellness Center!
What should I store my food scraps In?
We encourage participants to use a reusable bucket or container with a lid to transport your food scrap to the drop site.
Rust Belt Riders buckets are available to purchase at any Phoenix Coffee shop or at its downtown headquarters at 2701 St. Clair Avenue. They are $12 and come with a lid.
You are also welcome to use your own storage container!
Storage Tips
- Store your food scraps in a paper bag in the freezer until drop day to prevent odors from accumulating in your bucket.
- Or keep a 5-gallon bucket in one of the following places for food scrap storage between drops: kitchen, laundry room, garage, foyer, mud room, stairwell, or under the sink.
- Use a brown paper bag to line your bucket with for easier clean up after drop-off; the brown paper bag can go right into the composting bins along with the food scraps
- However, scraps can be dropped directly into the bins if you prefer.
- Always use a reusable container to limit waste
What can I compost?
Click here for a list of what is and is not compostable at the Rust Belt Riders website.
Who services the bins? What is the schedule?
The bins are serviced weekly. Rust Belt Riders is the service provider.
I already use the Rest Belt Riders service. Can I switch to this program?
Yes! Please email Rust Belt Riders and they can help get you transferred over.
