Haven't picked up your free food scrap starter kit yet? More chances are coming this August.

The City of Southfield's food scrap composting program provides free starter kits to all Southfield residents, making it easy to collect food scraps at home and keep them out of the landfill. No registration is required. Just show up during any of the dates below and a kit is yours.

August Starter Kit Distribution Dates

All pickups take place at the Southfield Public Library (26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076):

• Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Monday, August 10, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Monday, August 24, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Kits are free for all Southfield residents while supplies last. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program.

Visit www.southfieldcounts.org for updated dates, times, and program details.