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Durham Farmers’ Market

(Durham, NC)

 

14,224 93.9 14,110

Impact statistics are updated monthly. New communities will see data after a full month of service.

What compostables are accepted in your Purple Bin:

  • ALL FOOD WASTE (COOKED OR RAW) & MORE
  • Fruit & vegetable scraps
  • Dairy items
  • Eggshells
  • Meats, bones & seafood
  • Bread, pasta & cereal
  • Nuts & shells
  • Seeds & pits
  • Coffee grounds & loose-leaf tea
  • Coffee filters & tea bags
  • Tofu
  • Paper towels, napkins and bags
  • Paper plates (unlined/uncoated)
  • Flowers & house plant trimmings
  • Pizza boxes
  • Cotton fabric
  • Pet food
  • Anything that grows

MEMBERSHIP PLANS

COMMUNITY COMPOST Biweekly

$12/Month

Billed monthly

4 Gallons of Organics / Food Scraps Drop Off Biweekly:

  • 4 Gallon Purple Bin For Food Scrap Collection
  • Swap Your Bin & Get a Clean One Each Drop Off
  • Community Impact Reporting

COMMUNITY COMPOST Weekly

$20/Month

Billed monthly

4 Gallons of Organics / Food Scraps Drop Off Weekly:

  • 4 Gallon Purple Bin For Food Scrap Collection
  • Swap Your Bin & Get a Clean One Each Drop Off
  • Community Impact Reporting

The ReCollective offers no cost, need based memberships each year for the Durham Farmers’ Market program. Registration for the 2025 need-based memberships closed on December 31, 2024. As of January 2025, 27% of Durham Farmers’ Market members use this program at no cost.

How it Works

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Collect your compostables at home in your Purple Bin.

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Bring your Purple Bin to ReCo’s table at Durham Farmers’ Market

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Grab a clean Purple Bin!

F.A.Q.s

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Who is your composting partner?

Like other food scrap home pickup services in the Triangle, The ReCollective partners with Brooks Contractor. Brooks Contractor is a leading commercial composter in the region.

How do I update my payment information or cancel my membership?

Our member portal is specifically designed for Hard-to-Recycle home pickup members. To cancel your membership or update your payment information, simply email us at help@therecollective.co.

Why is Hard-To-Recycle picked up from my doorstep while Community Compost requires a drop-off?

Our Hard-To-Recycle pickup service handles a wide range of materials, including scrap metal, certain hazardous items, and high-volume materials like Styrofoam and plastic film. Due to space limitations in common areas, exposure to the elements, and the varying types of materials customers generate, a pickup model works best for collecting Hard-To-Recycle materials.

Do you take BPI-certified compostable items?

We have consistently discouraged the use of compostable plastics and have now decided to stop accepting them entirely. However, Bambooware, cutlery, and BPI-certified paper and fiberware products are still acceptable.
BPI-certified plastics must meet carbon conversion standards, meaning they break down into CO2 but don’t decompose into nutrient-rich soil. Even with certification, BPI compostable plastics are only required to break down 90%, leaving behind residual, non-integrated materials. The mixed nature of food waste makes it even more challenging to identify non-compostable plastics, which are surprisingly common. As a result, many of these plastics are sifted out and sent to the landfill, increasing both costs and environmental harm. Additionally, there are growing concerns about PFAS in many products, whether certified or not.

As a Community Compost drop-off member, can I periodically receive finished compost in return?

Community Composting is a new service at The ReCollective, and we are exploring options to offer compost return and/or specialty recycling services to Community Compost drop-off members in the future.

Are liners required for the Purple Bin?

No, liners aren’t required, but they can help keep your bin clean. If you choose to use a liner, please avoid bioplastics, as our composter no longer accepts them. Compostable paper bags or regular grocery bags work best.

How can I track the impact my community is making by composting?

Each month, your community’s impact statistics are updated on your personalized Community Dashboard, showing how many pounds of waste have been diverted from landfills. We encourage you to share these statistics with friends and neighbors to spread awareness about the positive impact you’re making!

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Email Support: Help@TheReCollective.co

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