February 19, 2025 | News & Updates

Dear Curbside Composter,

We hope that you've been enjoying the late winter snow and that 2025 has been treating you well so far! If environmental anxiety has got you down, keep doing what you're doing! Know that your composting efforts are making a difference! Composting your food scraps instead of sending them to a landfill reduces your methane emissions by more than 50%! (–Project Drawdown). An easy way to DOUBLE your impact is by referring a friend! When your friend signs up using your referral code, you BOTH receive a free month of composting - so spread the love this February!

Not sure where to find your unique referral code? Log into MyAccount, click Get Involved, then Referrals!

Read on for Garbage to Garden updates and this month's recommendations for inspiring things to read, watch, and listen to! 

The farm might be blanketed in snow, but it's waking up in preparation for seed starting later this month! Have you started planning your Spring garden needs yet? Our seedling listings will be available for preorder in March; farm pick-up in May. Read on to see how you can save on seedlings:

Sow & Save: Get 20% off when you invest in your Spring garden!

This gift card is redeemable for spring seedlings, bulk compost or planting mix (for pick up or delivery), and even our raised garden bed installations. These items are available seasonally, anticipated availability sometime in April 2025. This pre-sale gift card is available for a limited time only.

Please check back in March for our spring seedling selection! We're excited to offer an even wider variety of vegetable, flower, and herb seedlings.

Meet Sean! Sean services The North Deering section of Portland, Gorham, and Windham on Tuesdays, Cumberland and Falmouth Foreside on Wednesdays, Portland and Gorham on Thursdays, and part of Brunswick on Fridays. 

Where is your favorite place to go in Portland?

"Watching the sunset on the Western Prom."

What is your favorite part about working at GTG?

"I like the crew I work with and at the end of the day it feels good knowing I'm doing something green."

Which route is the most fun? Why?

"Falmouth Foreside because it's refreshing working near the ocean. Being able to see the views and smell the air is grounding."

Image courtesy of Petalage Florals

Spring is just around the corner, but who doesn't need a little color in their life this time of year? Treat yourself to some cheerful florals this month! While we usually only see the leftover scraps and trimmings from Petalage Florals as we empty their bins for composting, we love their work. Stop by their South Portland shop before they move to North Deering in March! 

Please keep an eye on our social media for any delay updates! Notice of any delays will also be emailed and featured on our website. 

How you can help: Please make sure your bucket/bin is visible even after the plows go by. Best practice during a storm is to wait until 6:30 am on the day of service to put the bin out.  

Follow along for service alerts and reminders, composting tips and tricks, events at the farm, and the occasional give away!