Glitter’s new neighbor-funded compost pilot
We are thrilled to be testing out a new service: compost! Powered by Glitter’s neighbor-funded model, neighbors on select pilot blocks can opt in to access a shared compost bin.
For $15 per household per month, you can drop off food scraps anytime.
The bin is secured and is replaced with a fresh bin every week by our trusted local partner Bennett Compost.
Simple. Local. Community-powered.
What is the pilot for?
This is a block-level composting pilot.
Instead of each home having separate pickup, neighbors share one secured compost bin installed directly on the block.
Bennett Compost empties it weekly and swaps it out, taking the full bin and leaving a clean, empty bin.
Glitter manages signups and communication.
This is a pilot, which means we’re testing whether this shared model can eventually scale to offer this city-wide to:
Low costs for customers
Reduce number of vehicle stops per block
Increase neighborhood participation
Make composting visible and accessible
Design, pricing, and everything else is all subject to change as we get feedback from neighbors like you!
ready to make Philly greener? Sign up for $15 a month!
HOW the pilot WORKS
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3+ Houses
At least 3 households on the block need to opt in for us to install the bin.
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Bin INstalled
A secured compost bin is installed in a convenient place outside a participating home on the block.
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Drop Scraps
You’ll receive a lock code and can drop off scraps anytime into the bin, no need to wait or hold them inside.
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Weekly Refresh
Bennett empties the bin and swaps it out weekly, taking the full bin and leaving a clean, empty bin to keep things smelling good.
A neighborhood-funded service that helps blocks stay clean and organized. Neighbors opt in together to fund shared services.
A Philadelphia-based compost hauling company serving thousands of households and businesses.
They provide the bins, collect them weekly, and process compost locally.
Learn more
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Sort of. You’ll create a free Glitter account so we can manage billing, send updates, and provide access to the bin.
You do not need to pay for cleaning services to join compost.
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Bennett Compost is a local compost hauling company. They:
Provide the compost bins
Secure and maintain them
Collect weekly
Process compost locally
They already serve thousands of homes and businesses in Philadelphia.
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It is $15 per participating household per month.
Each household contributes individually.
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Accepted:
Fruit and vegetable scraps
Meat, bones, dairy
Bread and grains
Eggshells
Coffee grounds and filters
Food-soiled paper (napkins, paper towels)
Not accepted:
Plastic of any kind
“Compostable” plastic
Trash
Yard waste
If you’re unsure, just ask.
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We recommend:
Using a small countertop container
Lining with a brown paper bag (optional but helpful)
Keeping scraps relatively dry
Dropping off regularly
Optional countertop bins are available for purchase.
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When used properly and emptied weekly, odor is minimal.
To prevent smells:
Avoid dumping loose liquids
Always close and lock the lid
Don’t place trash in the bin
Drop scraps regularly
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The bin is:
Heavy-duty
Lidded
Locked
Secured to a fixed object
Proper use and locking are important. Shared bins are already operating successfully in Philadelphia.
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Bins are emptied weekly and monitored.
During the pilot, Bennett tracks fullness and adjusts as needed.
If you notice it’s full, let us know.
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We require at least 3 participating households to install a bin.
If your block doesn’t reach 3:
We’ll hold your interest
We may organize outreach
We’ll notify you when your block is close
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You can try the shared model during the pilot.
Before starting, we’ll confirm whether you’d like to pause your individual service so you’re not double paying.
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We’ll evaluate:
Participation levels
Feedback
Operational performance
Financial sustainability
If successful, we’ll formalize the program and share next steps.