Residential Composting Program

Findlay Market has expanded its composting program to allow for community members to participate. Residents and market shoppers are able to rent a bucket from Findlay Market and drop off their food waste as part of the market’s Greening the Market Sustainability Program.

 Program Details:

  • Cost: $10/month or $55 for a 6-month commitment 

  • Membership registration: FINDLAY MARKET RESIDENTIAL COMPOSTING PROGRAM

  • What will be accepted: Green food waste (i.e. produce, coffee grounds, and plant-based waste), eggshells, and yard waste (including wood chips and sawdust from unprocessed wood)

  • Not accepted: Meat or dairy

  • Please avoid: Any foreign objects such as rubber bands, cutlery of any kind, gloves, plastic bags, coffee filters, etc. 

  • Drop-off: At the Market Center any time during Market Hours.

Membership Includes:

  • A 5-gallon composting container for at-home use

  • Cleaning service for the container during drop-off 

 Findlay Market Partners

  • Queen City Commons

  • Ohio EPA Recycling Grant: Community & Litter 

  • Hamilton County Waste Reduction Innovation Grant

If you want more information about the Findlay Market Residential Composting Program please fill out the Residential Composting Interest Form and our Outdoor Market & Program Manager will follow-up.