Compost Collection
Available in Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride!
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Compost Services
For residents in Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride, we offer specialized food scraps and organics collection. This service helps divert organic waste from landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating valuable compost. By participating in this program, you’re not only reducing your waste but also contributing to the production of nutrient-rich compost that benefits local agriculture and gardening. Let Bruin Waste help showcase your commitment to sustainability and support for the local circular economy.Â
Compost Collection Guidelines
- Composting Steps
If desired line your sealable bucket with a BPI certified compostable bag (this is not necessary but helps keep your bucket clean)
- Take all stickers, labels, and plastic off your food scraps
- Fill your bucket with food waste, see the list below for accepted materials.
- Leave your sealed bucket by your front door on pickup day or take your bucket to your building’s compost drop off area anytime.
- Rinse and repeat!
- Accepted Items
Fruit (including peels)
Vegetables
Meat and Bones
Dairy Products (no liquids)
Eggshells
Grains
Legumes
Household Plants and Flowers
Coffee Grounds and Paper Filters
Tea (loose leaf, no bags)
Oils and Fats
- Prohibited Items
Pet Waste
Stickers and Labels
Plastic Packaging
Plastic Sauce Packets
Rubber and Latex Gloves
Twist Ties and Rubber Bands
Cartons, Cans, Bottles
Glass of Any Kind
Plastic Wrap
Plastic Bags
Tissues and Paper Towels
Diapers
Coffee Pods
Contamination of compost is a huge issue composting facilities face. If you are unsure if your item is compostable, please put it in your trash or recycling bin instead. Thank you.
Compost Collection Size Guide
5 Gallon Bucket
Bruin Waste Management’s 5-gallon compost bucket is perfect for apartments, condos, and smaller households collecting kitchen scraps.
What can this bin handle?
- Weekly food scraps for 1–2 people
- Fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds
- Meat, bones, and dairy — no sorting them out first
- Countertop collection for homes without yard space
- Households trying composting before sizing up
64 Gallon Compost Toter
Bruin Waste Management’s 64-gallon compost toter handles organic waste for most commercial business needs, including restaurants, small residential buildings, and small businesses.
What can this bin handle?
- Weekly food waste for families of 3–5
- All kitchen prep: produce, grains, legumes, meat and bones
- Plate scrapings, dairy, and cooking oils and fats
- Spent household plants and cut flowers
- Bear resistant toter upgrade is available for this model!
2-Yard Compost Dumpster
Bruin Waste Management’s 2-yard compost dumpster is built for high-volume organics from restaurants, schools, grocers, and larger properties.
What can this bin handle?
- Daily kitchen prep waste from restaurants and cafés
- Cafeteria and food service scraps for schools and offices
- Produce, bakery, and deli waste from grocers and markets
- Fryer oils, fats, and meat trimmings from commercial kitchens
- Shared organics collection for apartment buildings and HOAs
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