Community Composting Dropoff
Through a USDA grant with Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works, UMB started a community composting dropoff pilot in September 2023.
When and Where to Drop Off
Drop off your food scraps at any time at:
- SMC Campus Center (621 W. Lombard St); bin is located in the courtyard between the Campus Center and the School of Nursing
- Community Engagement Center (16 S. Poppleton St); bin is located along Booth Street
Each time you come to drop off material, take the survey/quiz by scanning the QR code on top of the bin or using this link. After completing the quiz and entering your demographic data, you will receive the lock combo to gain access to the bin.
Accepted materials include: fruit and vegetable scraps (cores, rinds, pits), tea leaves and coffee grounds, egg shells, and landscaping plant material including grass clippings, weeds, and flowers/herbs
Resources
- UMB Compost Guidelines
- How to Collect Food Scraps
- Compost Terminology
- Composting Do’s and Don'ts at Community Dropoffs
Progress
As of May 2025, Total Weight of Compost Collected = 13,314 pounds
Purpose
Divert food scraps from the incinerator and expand community composting opportunities within Baltimore City.
Partners
Baltimore City Department of Public Works, UMB Division of Student Affairs, UMB Community Engagement Center
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
Waste and Procurement: Promote source reduction, reuse, and recycling and composting across UMB’s campus
