Organics Recycling

Dear Resident!

The City of Laurel is committed to finding ways to help residents live by the three R's of recycling - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. With that in mind, the Department of Public Works has a program for Organics Recycling (composting).

There are many benefits to Organics Recycling, beyond reducing landfill waste, which in turn reduces the amount of money the City pays in Tipping Fees! The organics collected from your homes during this program will be converted into organic compost. For more information, please visit the City's Organics recycling (Composting) section under Green Living for tips and frequently asked questions.

Organic compost reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, many of which can be harmful to the environment (and to the fish, animals and humans that live in it); enriches the soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests and reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.

The City of Laurel would like to invite you to be a part of this program and help reduce wasted food and turn it into a valuable and environmentally safe resource.