08/26/2026
My banana peels now have somewhere to be. 😂🍌
I thought I’d give this new pilot program for food scraps a trial run to see how convenient and sustainable this actually is in my everyday life. ♻️🤓
Signing up was easy: register on the City of Grand Rapids website, scan the QR code on the collection box, or call 311. I registered and was notified within 24 hours that I could access any participating bin.
Once registered you have access to unlock the box thru an app. The app identifies the percentage that the bin is full which allows you to check prior to arriving.
With the potential to give 13,000 tons of organic waste a second life, I’m curious to see if this can become a habit.🌱♻️
Only drawback: bugs, if you aren’t familiar with decomposing food that may be a surprise!