Sign-in using your Georgetown email (ending in @georgetown.edu). All bins can only be unlocked if you sign-in with your Georgetown email
Locate Smart Compost bins nearby. See which ones are available for use. Unlock the bin with a simple tap of the “Unlock Bin” button to deposit food waste in the hands-free chute.
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants. The following items can be composted:
Fruits & Vegetables
Meats & Dairy
Eggs Shell
Nuts
Coffee & Teas
Baked Goods/Breads
Cartons and Pizza Boxes
Paper Products Napkins & Paper Towels
Leaves
Items made entirely out of untreated, uncoated paper, or plant fiber
Wax-coated paper for deli sheets, sandwich wraps, basket liners, straws, and other similar wax-coated items
Any items certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute
Trash and recycling are easily accessible across Georgetown’s campus. Learn more about exactly where you can dispose of your trash and recycle by visiting Waste Management at Georgetown.
