Composting at North Beach

How to Participate

Miami Beach residents can participate in the North Beach Compost Hub located at North 85 Street and Collins Avenue on the left side of the road.

To participate, please click here to register

Please expect temporary delays in service as we transition to a new compost partner.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from a staff member at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and will be provided a special pin to access the 24/7 drop-off bin located at the site.

As a member of the hub, you can drop off all of your accepted compost materials.  If you have questions about what is accepted and not accepted, please email sustainability@miamibeachfl.gov.

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24/7 composting bin

How to Compost Using the 24/7 Composting Bin

  1. Enter your PIN on the electronic lock.
  2. Lift the bin cover.
  3. Remove stickers, plastic ties and rubber bands.
  4. Place food scraps in bin
  5. Close the bin cover.
  6. Place electronic lock back on.
  7. Thank you for your contribution! Feel good about turning your food waste into soil.
Items to compost and not compost

The Stages of Compost at the Hub

What to Compost

Do compost items

Accepted:

  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Eggshells
  • Pasta, Rice, Grains
  • Shredded, non-glossy paper
Do not compost items

Not Accepted:

  • Meat
  • Dairy
  • Seafood
  • Plastic/Tash
  • Compostable Bags

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