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Chattanooga Kiosk Compost Trial

Registration Now Open!

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Be part of a city-supported effort to reduce food waste in Chattanooga. This limited trial, funded by the City of Chattanooga and a TDEC grant, gives residents the opportunity to compost their food scraps using secure drop-off kiosks at local recycling centers. The Trial is scheduled to start October 15th and ends July 31st. 

Who Can Join?

  • You must live within the City of Chattanooga (not just nearby). Your address will be used to qualify.

  • Capped at 250 participants

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Kiosk Locations

You can drop off your compost at one of the five participating recycling centers:

  • 5955 Brainerd Rd (Brainerd Recycling Center)

  • 1250 E. 3rd St (Zoo Recycle Center)

  • 3189 Cummings Hwy (Lookout Valley Recycling Center)

  • 8004 Batters Place Rd (Hamilton Place Recycle Center)

  • 4504 N. Access Rd (Dupont Recycle Center)

You can only use the one that you select during sign up so remember which one you select.

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During sign-up, you will choose your main location.

  • This is where your bucket and any liners will be delivered

  • It also allows us to contact members at that kiosk if there are issues like contamination

  • It will allow us to collect data for each location and provide each with the correct amount of bins

👉 See the map below for kiosk locations and to confirm you live within city limits

How It Works

  1. Sign up and create your NewTerra Compost account

  2. Choose a recycling center where we’ll deliver your bucket

  3. Use your bucket to collect food scraps and drop them off at the recycling center you selected

  4. Access the kiosk lock code anytime by logging into your account

Codes may change during the trial, so members must be able to log in to view the current code.

What Can I Compost?

If you can eat it, we can compost it!
You can include:

  • All food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, etc.)

  • BPI, CMA, or TUV certified compostable products (must be labeled)

🛑 Do not include plastic, trash, liquids, glass, or metal.
When in doubt, throw it out!
Click below to view our full Do’s and Don’ts list:

👉 Full Guide Click Here

Buckets, Liners, and Supplies

  • Each participant receives one NewTerra Compost bucket and one compostable liner

  • You are responsible for your own bucket

  • Liners are optional but makes cleaning easier

  • Additional compostable liners and approved products can be purchased:

    • In your online NewTerra account

    • Delivered to your selected kiosk

    • Or purchased elsewhere (must have a visible BPI, CMA, or TUV certification)

Important Notes

  • This program is separate from our regular kiosk membership

  • Trial members may only use the bin at the recycling center they selected

  • Codes are different between the two programs

Ready to Join?

📝 Registration is now open! Space is limited to the first 250 households.
Click below to sign up and reserve your spot in the Kiosk Composting Trial.

✅ [Click Here to Pre-Register]

Please make sure to check the map above before registering. If your address is outside the eligible area, you will not be able to participate in this trial. If you would still like to Compost you may sign up for our normal Kiosk or Curbside Membership.

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