Learn to Compost!

Want to take the “next step” to reduce your trash and help the environment?   Please attend our composting demos on July 22, Aug 5, and Aug 19 (9 to 11 a.m.) at 39 Main Street (across from Muffins on Main) - please park on Connell Drive (next to the church) instead of Main Street: learn to compost and purchase a discounted composter for $25 (checks should be made out to Town of Westford).

More On Composting

Did you know that approximately 21% of our waste, in terms of weight, is organic (e.g. food, leaves, etc.)?  This suggests that composting is an impactful way to reduce Westford's trash bill. Further, diverting organics from our trash lowers the impact on our landfills but, also, when you compost, you create excellent fertilizer for your gardens. The Recycling Committee offers Earth Machine composters to help residents start their own composting.

These composters are offered at a subsidized price of $25 and are available by calling Nicole Feliciano at the Westford Highway Department:  978-692-5520 or e-mailing nfeliciano@westfordma.gov.  

• Hours for pickup: Tuesdays & Thursdays between 8am-2pm
  1. Alternate days or times may be possible if arranged ahead of time with Nicole
  2. Pickup times may be impacted by winter weather.  On snowy days, call ahead to confirm.
• Location for pickup:   Westford Highway Department, 28 North St.

Please click HERE for more information regarding composters.  

Westford's Agricultural Commission has additional info HERE.

The Massachusetts Depart of Environmental Program has also developed some videos to help with composting:

Mass DEP Webinar

Home Composting - Turning Your Spoils to Soils