Order Food Scrap Bags
To order Food Scraps Pickup Program bags, the program must be available in your area. Enter your address to check availability. If you have already created an account, log in or call customer service at 651-661-9393 to place an order.
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These program-specific food scrap bags are required to participate in the program. Other bags sold in stores or online will not be identified for separation and may not withstand the trip in a garbage truck.
Collect your food scraps in the food scrap bag. Once a week, or when the food scrap bag is full, tie the bag shut with a knot (like you would a balloon). Place your food scrap bags inside your trash cart or dumpster for collection.
Quantity: 60 food scrap bags (this supply is expected to last you about a year)
Price: Free
In 2026, there will be a change to the number of free food scrap bags that a household can receive each year. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an annual supply of food scrap bags will include up to two free orders of bags per household in a calendar year. Each order includes 60 bags. Additional food scrap bags will be available for purchase. More details will be made available in January 2026.
The bag policy change will go into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026, and will not impact orders placed in 2025. Food scrap bags provided by the Food Scraps Pickup Program are designed to be more durable and larger than typical compostable bags. Program bags must be used to participate in the program. For most households, we recommend using 1-2 food scrap bags per week to make the most of your free annual supply
The Food Scraps Pickup Program is a new program, and the counties are continuing to learn how to best support residents who participate. These bag policy changes were shaped by research and feedback provided by program participants. The counties will continue to learn and adjust to ensure the program continues to serve residents well. We appreciate your continued participation!
Common Questions
Product Details
- BPI-certified, compostable, unscented food scrap bags.
- Designed with thick and durable material specifically for the Food Scraps Pickup Program.
- Food scrap bag orders include 60 bags (two rolls of 30).
- We recommend that you change food scrap bags about once a week. We expect this supply to last your household about a year.
Do not alter food scrap bags. If the food scrap bag is altered, we cannot guarantee the bag will be separated.
What food scrap bag size is right for my household?
- In testing, the 6-gallon food scrap bag was the preferred size for most households.
- Larger households and those that cook at home frequently may prefer the larger, 13-gallon food scrap bags.
- See examples of home set up and collection tips.
Need More Food Scrap Bags?
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Your supply of 60 food scrap bags should last you about a year. If you need additional food scrap bags within a year of ordering your annual supply, log into your account or call customer service at 651-661-9393 to place another bag order.