LANCASTER
COMPOST
CO-OPS

Building a more resilient Lancaster through community composting

Become a Member

Lancaster Compost Co-Ops is a volunteer-led initiative that enables residents to divert and reduce landfill waste, create high-quality compost, and build community.

3 Easy Steps to Becoming a Member

STEP ONE
Sign up for a free orientation
(Available monthly March to November)

STEP TWO
Select your composting site

STEP THREE
Start diverting waste!

Did You Know?

Composting has been on the rise over the last two decades. However, most composting in the US is yard trimmings (63% composting rate). In comparison, only 4.1% of food scraps are composted. Source: EPA 2018

3 Benefits of Membership

1

Reduce your environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, and divert landfill waste.

2

To amend your soil at home or share it with others

3

Meet other like-minded people in your community

Current Composting Site Locations in Lancaster, PA

Bay Street

Behind Culliton Park

Brandon Park

Buchanan Park

Lancaster Recycling Drop Off Center

Linear Park

Musser Park

More sites coming soon!

Find the right site for you!

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