Community Compost Program

At Whitelock Community Farm, composting is more than just reducing waste—it's a commitment to environmental and community care. Our Community Compost Program helps close the loop between food, soil, and sustainability right here in Reservoir Hill.

🌱 What We Offer:

• A 3-bin compost system that can process up to 1,500 pounds of organic waste every 4 months. 
• Free kitchen scrap drop-off twice a week:
  • Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
    Please note, our drop off schedule may change due to inclement weather and other circumstances. Check your email and our social media up to 2 hours before drop off to stay up-to-date.
    
    
• Compost used to nourish the same soil that grows food for our neighbors.
• Opportunities to volunteer, learn, and lead through compost workshops and hands-on farm activities. 

✅ What You Can Bring:

• Raw Fruit & Veggie Scraps
• Tea Bags no staples
• Leaves
• Coffee Grounds

No fish, bones, plastics, dairy, or oil. 

We’ll help guide you if you’re unsure—everyone is welcome, whether you're new to composting or a seasoned steward.

 Meet Our Community Compost Steward: Freda Alvarado-Fanning

Freda is a longtime Reservoir Hill resident, urban gardener, and composting extraordinaire. She leads our compost program with deep care and a commitment to teaching others how to return nutrients to the land. Whether she’s guiding a neighbor through their first drop-off or mentoring youth in soil science, Freda brings both warmth and wisdom to the heart of Whitelock's sustainability work.

 

Together, we’re turning scraps into soil—and soil into sustenance.
Join us in cultivating a greener, healthier future for our community!