Compost and mulch · Rhode Island
Barrington Discounted Curbside Food Scrap Composting Pilot
Run by Town of Barrington with Black Earth Compost, 11th Hour Racing and ERICD
- What you get
- Free bin starter kit; year 1 $66.66 (66% off the $199.99 standard rate), year 2 $133.33 (33% off); free cubic-foot bag of compost each spring
- Who qualifies
- Year-round Barrington residents; up to 500 participants. Seasonal residents may use curbside service outside the pilot.
- Where
- Year-round Barrington residents, up to 500 participants.
- Status
- Open. (enrollment open per town page; cap 500)
- Type of payment
- Discount
What you do
Enroll in weekly curbside food-scrap pickup at a discount; finished compost is returned each spring for your garden.
Requirements
- Year-round Barrington residence
- Follow accepted-materials list
How to apply
- 1Complete the form at blackearthcompost.com/barrington
- 2Receive the starter kit and online account
- 3Put the bin out weekly
Timing and deadlines
Pilot runs Sep 18 2025 to Sep 18 2027
Pilot ends 2027-09-18
Sources
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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