Food Waste Pilot Program Open House

The City of Fort Collins has launched a one-year food waste composting pilot program with Compost Queen to reduce landfill waste, cut emissions, and reach zero-waste goals. The partnership provides funding for up to 600 residents and 20 businesses to receive discounted drop-off or curbside composting service.

Enrollment opens September 25, 2025, for new Compost Queen customers located in Fort Collins, with service beginning in October. Accepted materials include all food scraps—meat, dairy, bones, produce, and more—that otherwise end up in the landfill. Spots are limited, so act quickly to secure your place.

Enroll now at https://compostqueenfc.com/fort-collins-pilot-program.

To mark the launch, Compost Queen will host a community open house from 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oct 7, 2025, at Ginger & Baker. The event will begin with a few remarks from Compost Queen, Ginger & Baker, and the City of Fort Collins, then transition to questions, answers, technical support and translation services.
Light refreshments and a celebratory pink mocktail will be provided while supplies last.

About Compost Queen

Compost Queen is a woman owned, Fort Collins based Public Benefit Corporation on a mission to take climate action through organics recycling. Known for operating the only state-compliant food recycling facilities in Larimer County, Compost Queen ensures food scraps are processed and returned to local soils—building local, sustainable, circular economies.

Services include drop-off and curbside (front door) composting services with optional shares of compost for members twice annually. Compost Queen has previously won the United States Composting Council Small Compost Manufacture of the Year award, as well as recognition from Larimer County as an Environmental Steward.