City residents (residency verification) can now purchase a large, backyard compost bin for $20 payable by cash or check at City Hall (Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Each bin holds about 80 gallons and measures 33 inches high by 31 inches wide. Additional information on the process of composting is available on our website. Contact Ashleigh Armentrout (email or 301-809-3044) with any questions.