The Public Works Department is offering a free kitchen pail for Pomona residents (photo identification or utility bill required) to make it easier to store your food scraps until your disposal collection day.  Use the pail to transport and empty the collected food and food-soiled paper into the green organics container. Do not place the kitchen pail at the curb for collection.  For more information on SB 1383 and food waste recycling in Pomona, please visit the main page here.

WHERE TO PICK UP A FREE FOOD WASTE PAIL:

Pomona City Hall (505 S. Garey Ave) - Public Works and Customer Service Counters

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 6 pm

Sign-up to be notified when new locations are added for kitchen pail pick-up here. 

The Care and Feeding of Your Pail:

• Read the "Food Scrap Guide" (PDF)* for helpful tips on how to properly recycle organic material into the green waste container.  *Also available in Spanish (PDF)
• No plastic bag is preferred. Food scraps may be placed loosely in the green waste container.  
• You can line your pail with a paper bag, paper towels/napkins, or newspaper. These are 100% fiber based and breakdown easily in the compost.
• Food waste stored in a plastic bag must be in a CLEAR or translucent green bag.
• Sprinkle baking soda in the pail to absorb odors.
• Freeze food, especially meat, until your green cart collection day.
• Rinse pail regularly with soapy water or place in dishwasher. Separate lid from pail to avoid warping.