Compost Drop-Off Service

McHenry Community Composting Program

Compost for only $10/month at a drop-off point in downtown Woodstock!

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How It Works

Sign Up & Get Access

Sign up here to get access to the drop-off bin in McHenry County! After you sign up, WasteNot will send you an email with information on the bin including how to access it and what is accepted for composting.

Collect Waste & Divert

You can collect compostable waste in a small container which we recommend keeping on your countertop, under your sink, or in the freezer. It is estimated that 40-50% of household waste can be composted. Click here to see what waste is accepted with WasteNot.

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Drop Off & Repeat

Whenever is convenient, bring your waste to the drop-off enclosure located in downtown Woodstock. The bin will be accessible 24/7. WasteNot will collect the waste from the bin on a regular basis.

Make AN IMPACT

Watch the video here to learn how to access the compost drop-off site and what is accepted for composting in the bins.

Thank you to the Blue Lotus Temple for being the host of the site!

FAQs

  • To get unlimited access to the drop off location, it costs $10/month.

  • After you sign up, WasteNot will email you with instructions on how to access the drop off location. The location is open 24/7 to public access in downtown Woodstock.

  • Composting helps on an individual, community, and global level! It reduces odors and organic waste in your home, and reduces the amount of food being sent to landfills. On a global level, this reduces greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. Composting is a simple habit that creates a sustainable way of life while protecting the environment. You can learn more about the benefits of composting here.

  • Generally speaking, “if it grows, it goes!” Anything once living can be composted. At WasteNot, we are able to accept a wide variety of items due to being on the industrial level. To view what’s compostable with WasteNot, check out our guide here.

  • Just a few things! Pet droppings, excessive liquids, plastics (including wrappers), metals, and glass can’t be composted.

  • To cancel your account and lose access to the drop off site, please complete our cancellation form on this page.

  • Please email WasteNot support at hq@wastenotcompost.com with any questions or comment.

  • If this page does not have the information you are looking for, please email our team at hq@wastenotcompost.com.