Winter Food Waste Drop-Off Pilot Registration for the Barelas Senior Center Community Compost Site Participant Eligibility: You must have some compost experience (one or more of the following): Have attended a sifting party at the Barelas Senior Center compost site this fall. Have attended a composting orientation or class at this site in the past. Have participated in the previous drop-off program at this site. Have attended a compost class from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from diverting food waste from the landfill, we ask that participants meet one of the following and will ask to include your home address: I live near the Barelas Senior Center (<1 mile) I travel near Barelas Senior Center on the drop-off day(s) provided below. Participant Requirements: Follow all instructions provided for the pilot, including the following. Only drop off food scraps on the designated day(s) listed below. Only deposit approved materials (see the list below, and you will receive a list after registering). All food scraps must be placed inside a plastic bag before depositing it into the bin. No whole foods; chop larger food items so they are ready for volunteers to add to the pile. Follow any additional project instructions provided by the Sustainable Waste Specialist during the pilot. Spring 2027: Provide feedback on the experience (online survey or at a sifting event). Pilot Project Details: Duration: November 2026 through mid-March 2027 Location: Collection bin is across the street from Barelas Senior Center 714 7th SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (next to the fence facing the street, to the left of the gate) Drop-off day: Thursdays Only Participant Instructions: Will be provided after you register. Please see participant eligibility and requirements above. Optional: If you would like to receive finished compost, you will need to attend a sifting event in the Spring. Details on the event will be shared in early 2027. What will you be able to contribute? Produce: Fruit and vegetable scraps (chopped, stickers/labels removed) Eggshells Coffee grounds, tea grounds, filters, and tea bags Note: All waste must be placed inside a plastic bag before depositing it into the bin. What will not be allowed? Meat and fish Dairy, including cheese Bones Oils and fat Flowers (unless organic) Biodegradable cutlery, plates, or packaging Registration Form: Fields with a red dot ⏺ are mandatory. First Name Last Name Email address Household Size My compost experience I have attended a sifting party at the Barelas Senior Center compost site this fall. I have attended a composting orientation or class at this site in the past. I have participated in the previous drop-off program at this site. I have attended a compost class from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters. (Below, list the class name and the month and year that you took the class.) Please check all that apply. Name of class(es) taken from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters How I qualify I live less than 1 mile from Barelas Senior Center. Barelas Senior Center is near my regular travel route. Note: home address is required. Home Address Street and Number City State No valueALAKAZARCACOCTDEFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY Zip Code Captcha Submit Please confirm all required fields are populated before submitting your form. Fields with a red dot ⏺ are mandatory. Your form is not submitted until you click the Submit button and see the confirmation page which includes a recap of your completed form fields. If you qualify, we will follow up with details. If you have questions, please reach out to our Sustainable Waste Specialist, Sandra West, [email protected].
