{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-761","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-761","heading":"Compost drop-off program.","body":"(a)\nThe Department of Public Works (\"Department\") shall establish a program that allows residents to drop off food waste weekly for compost.\n\n(b)\nThe Department shall establish one drop-off site in each ward to operate year-round.\n\n(c)\nThe Department shall provide the public with instructional materials that describe:\n(1)\nHow to collect food waste for compost; and\n(2)\nWhat food waste is appropriate for compost.\n\n(d)\nIf the Department requires residents to purchase any materials or equipment to participate in the program, the Department shall sell the materials or equipment at cost; provided, that the Department shall provide any required materials or equipment for free to any resident who participates in a federal assistance program.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 7D. Compost Drop-Off Program."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-761","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"f4fe5ca8903776930be77166b6fd86fcb9462dc8f021b2a1213e3598abe261bc","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-753","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-771.01"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}