Compost bin pickup locations
Compost bins are now available for pick-up at most of our partner compost bin pick-up locations. However, please note that some locations remain closed. Please contact the location nearest you to confirm availability.
Who may pick up bins?
Bins are available to Montgomery County, Maryland, residents and businesses only.
How much do the bins cost?
Pick up bins at no additional charge!
What are the bins' features?
- Assembly in minutes without tools
- Easily adjustable size to fit large or small yards
- 17.6 cubic feet capacity
- Slide off for easy turning or access
- Easily moved or stored, weighing only 8 pounds
- UV-stabilization for 5 to 10 years of use
The compost bins come in tight rolls, secured with a cardboard wrapper, for transport. The rolls are about 3 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. They are lightweight, and easy to carry.
These bins are recyclable! If you need to dispose of one, bring it to our bulky rigid plastics recycling drop-off at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station.
Where are the pickup locations?
- Call or email ahead to the site of your choice to confirm availability and hours of operation.
- Sorry, we do not deliver compost bins.
- This list should not be construed as an endorsement of any of these organizations or companies.
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
240-777-0922; TTY: 301-897-2203
Whole Foods Market - Bethesda
5269 River Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20816
301-984-4860
(evening and weekend hours)
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Country Nursery
3330 Spencerville Road
Burtonsville, Maryland 20866
301-421-9593
Audubon Sanctuary Shop
Woodend Nature Sanctuary
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
301-652-3606
(weekend hours)
Whole Foods Market
4420 Willard Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
301-657-1520
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Damascus Library
9701 Main Street
Damascus, Maryland 20872
240-773-9444; TTY: 301-253-0148
(evening and weekend hours)
Montgomery County Recycling Center
16105 Frederick Road
Derwood, Maryland 20855
3-1-1 / 240-777-0311
Whole Foods Market - Kentlands
316 Kentlands Boulevard
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
301-258-9500
(evening and weekend hours)
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Avenue
Kensington Park, MD 20895
240-773-9515
(evening and weekend hours)
Good Earth Garden Market
1610 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-2631
(evening and weekend hours)
Poolesville Library
19633 Fisher Avenue
Poolesville, Maryland 20837
240-773-9550; TTY: 301-972-7825
(evening and weekend hours)
Good Earth Garden Market
11650 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
301-765-0224
(evening and weekend hours)
Potomac Garden Center
12024 Darnestown Road
North Potomac, MD 20878
301-948-8890
Dawson’s Market
225 North Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
240-428-1386
(evening and weekend hours)
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Maryland
ReStore
1029 East Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-947-3304
(weekend hours)
Meadowside Nature Center
Closed Until March 2021
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
Division of Solid Waste Services
101 Monroe Street, Sixth Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850
open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Whole Foods Market - Rockville
11355 Woodglen Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20852
301-984-4880
(evening and weekend hours)
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
12006 B Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-990-0014
(weekend hours)
Whole Foods Market - Silver Spring
833 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
301-608-9373
(evening and weekend hours)
Visit the Customer Service Desk
Takoma Park Public Works Department
31 Oswego Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
301-891-7633
Takoma Park Public Works Department
31 Oswego Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20910
301-891-7633
Friends of the Library at Wheaton Library
11701 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-933-1110
(evening and weekend hours)