The Future of Community Composting Is Here!
We are thrilled to introduce our NEW KC Can Community Smart Cans, rolling out across the metro soon! Our first 3 pilot cans are in place and operational within the Kansas City, Missouri Compost Drop Off Program (which is free for KCMO residents!)
These cans are, well...smart!
Using leading technology, they’re secure, efficient and easily accessible 24/7 with the click of a button. They're also:
Solar-powered
Accessed via smart phone app
Secure and sanitary
Accessible to more of the community
Remotely monitored for more efficient servicing and reduced emissions
The cans are also easy to use!
Download the App
Collect your food scraps and paper waste (these KCMO cans are intended for use with 2-gal compostable liners only)
Use the App to Unlock the can
Tip your tied-off liners one at a time
Our pilot program is just getting started! The first 3 cans are now in service within KCMO’s drop off program. Find them at Gregg/Klice Community Center, Roanoke Community Center and in River Market (by the Ripple Glass bin).
The KC Metro is the 3rd city in the U.S. (behind only NYC and Arlington, VA) to implement these Smart Cans in a Community Compost program. We are grateful and excited to grow this program across the city and increase our community’s impact in the fight against climate change.
A big thank you to MARC for their support of this program and to KCMO for embracing these first 3 cans. We also want to thank every partner and KCC team member who has worked hard to make this program a reality. This is just the beginning!