Individual Composting
Ready to Start Composting?
Step 1
Get Registered
Register for your monthly membership to access any of our drop-off locations across the Kansas City Metro! It’s just 12.99 per month.
Kansas City, Missouri residents qualify for the KCMO Compost Drop Off Program, which is separate from our metro-wide program. Find more info on our Smart Can program page.
Step 2
Get Canned
After registering, pick up your personal residential composting can at one of our convenient locations listed in your Welcome Email. Be sure to check your spam folder if you didn’t receive our Welcome Email.
Additional equipment and BPI Certified Compostable liners are available in our Supply Shop.
Step 3
Get Started
Start filling your can with compostable food waste and when it's full, take it to one of our member drop-off locations.
“I just wanted to thank you for publishing the article about the local businesses that compost kitchen scraps. Since moving to an apartment a year ago, we had no way to compost. But then I read the article and we have been using KC Can’s services and could not be more pleased. Thank you for such a helpful article!”
— MARILYN STEWART
How it Works in Your Kitchen
With a compost collection service like KC Can Compost, residential composting in an urban setting—even in an apartment—is easy (and doesn’t stink at all)!
Chop It
Chop, dice, crack and cook your food. Anything that doesn’t go directly into your recipe (or mouth) can go into your compost can.
Drop It
Drop your food scraps, food soiled paper, and plant scraps into your compost can.
Please line your chosen compost receptacle(s) with compostable liners. Lining helps ensure cleanliness of the compost can. If you need more liners, you may purchase them on your customer portal!
Tip It
When your compost bin is full, please tie off your liners and tip it directly into your community can at one of our convenient drop-off locations.
DO NOT pull the bag out of your can as the liners may have started to decompose.
