Food Scraps
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Compost Food Scraps
City of Madison food scraps drop off at neighborhood farmers' markets schedule:
Madison Eastside Farmers' Market
- Dates: April 29, 2025 to October 28, 2025
- Hours: Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location: McPike Park (202 S. Ingersoll St)
Westside Community Market
- Dates: May 3, 2025 to November 1, 2025
- Hours: Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:30pm
- Location: 505 S. Rosa Rd (University Research Park)
South Madison Farmers' Market
- Dates: June 3, 2025 to October 28, 2025
- Hours: Tuesdays, 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Location: Corner of S. Park St. and W. Wingra Drive (1602 S. Park Street)
- Our goal for food scraps drop off this year is 40,000 pounds - which is the weight of a small herd of bison!
- Drop-off opportunities will be available in 2025 throughout Dane County Waste and Renewables. More details are coming soon - but check out their website.
- Check with your local community garden to see if a community compost option is available.
Remember, you can compost your food scraps in your own backyard, too.
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Meal Planning
Meal planning will save you money and save natural resources - the ultimate win-win. Meal planning tips can be found on this page.
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Use & Storage
Proper food storage techniques and using what you buy will mean you will not waste the food you purchase (or grow).
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Create & Donate
Create new food opportunities:
- Donate what's possible to area pantries
- And create new dishes with imperfect foods, transform your leftovers, and cook "end-to-stem"