Organic waste in University City can now stay local thanks to the opening of The Dirt Factory, a neighborhood composting center. With help from a local property owner and the University of Pennsylvania’s donation of two Earth Tub composting systems, residents will have a place to bring their organic waste and, in a short period of time, access to a supply of finished compost. The center will also operate as the drop-off site for the Pedal Co-op’s composting service.

The Dirt Factory, 4308 Market St., Grand Opening: June 20, 4 to 6 p.m., For more information, visit universitycity.org.