Free Food Scraps Pickup Kits at River Market!

Are you ready to turn your kitchen scraps into something amazing? River Market has partnered with Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program to make composting easier than ever! We just got the kits in, and we’re distributing them to shoppers—grab yours today at any register.

Why Compost?

Did you know that over 20% of household trash is made up of food waste? Instead of letting those fruit peels, eggshells, coffee grounds, bones, and more rot away in a landfill—producing methane and contributing to climate change—you can help turn them into valuable compost.

In about six months, your food scraps will become finished compost at an industrial facility. This nutrient-rich compost is then used in gardens, landscaping, and even construction projects. It helps soil retain water, supports living organisms, controls erosion, and reduces stormwater runoff—just to name a few benefits.

How to Get Started

It’s super easy:

1. Pick up a free trial kit at River Market. Each kit includes four sturdy compostable bags and simple instructions to sign up for the program.

2. Fill the compostable bag with your kitchen scraps.

3. Place the filled bag directly into your trash cart.

4. That’s it! Your trash is collected as usual, and the compostable bags are sorted out later using robotic technology.

   
   

The Food Scraps Pickup Program is completely free and voluntary. To learn more or sign up, visit FoodScrapsPickup.com or call 651-661-9393.

Don’t miss out on this simple way to make a big difference—stop by River Market today and pick up your free kit!