City Hall and non-essential city services are closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Residential trash pick up on Monday will occur as usual.
Do you want to be more eco-friendly and grow better plants?
The City of Orlando offers free composters to make it easy for you to turn food scraps and yard waste into healthy soil for your plants.
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Watch this one-minute video to learn the basics of composting at home.
Watch the Video
Test your composting knowledge with this brief quiz. You can request your composter when you pass the quiz.
Take the Quiz
We will verify eligibility and deliver your composter within two weeks.
Follow our composting guide to start turning your food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
Note: The composter must stay with the property if you move out of the City of Orlando limits.
Learn about the benefits of composting and the steps to get started.
View Composting Guide