Guide to Composting Services and Household Pricing Breakdown – City of Philadelphia / Suburbs
1. CompostNow
Service Areas: Available in parts of Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and surrounding areas).
Service: Provides curbside composting pickup for households, usually on a weekly basis.
Pricing: Prices can vary but typically range from $25-$40/month for curbside pickup.
Website: CompostNow
2. ReCommunity
Service Areas: Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
Service: Provides residential organic waste recycling and composting services, along with commercial services.
Pricing: Prices typically vary, and it’s best to contact them directly for household service quotes.
Website: ReCommunity
3. Simply Green Solutions
Service Areas: Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Delaware County.
Service: Curbside pickup of food scraps and organic waste, plus compost drop-off locations.
Pricing: Around $25-$35/month for weekly residential composting pickup.
Website: Simply Green Solutions
4. The Composting Co-op (Philadelphia Area)
Service Areas: Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs.
Service: Residential curbside composting, offering a co-op model for lower costs and more community involvement.
Pricing: Generally ranges from $20-$30/month depending on frequency and service.
Website: The Composting Co-op
5. Bennett’s Compost
Service Areas: Primarily serves Philadelphia and some surrounding suburbs in Pennsylvania, but they may expand or offer services to other nearby regions as well.
Service:
Curbside pickup of food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials.
They offer customizable pickup options, including weekly or bi-weekly pickups depending on your needs.
Bennett’s Compost also partners with local farms and gardens, promoting a closed-loop system where compost is returned to the soil to help grow more food.
Pricing: $30-$35/month for weekly curbside composting pickup, though pricing can vary depending on your location and the frequency of pickup.
They often offer special pricing or discounts for new customers or long-term subscriptions.
Website: Bennett’s Compost
6. Circle Compost
Service Areas: Primarily focused on Philadelphia and nearby suburbs in Pennsylvania. They offer both residential and commercial composting services.
Service:They provide curbside pickup for food scraps, yard waste, and organic materials.
They also provide compostable bags to help keep waste clean and manageable for pickup.
Circle Compost is committed to creating sustainable local solutions for composting and reducing landfill waste.
Pricing: Typically ranges from $22-$30/month for weekly residential curbside pickup.
*They also offer different pricing plans depending on the frequency of pickup (e.g., weekly vs. bi-weekly).
Additional Features:
Flexible pickup schedules and personalized service.
Support for both individual households and community organizations or businesses.
They focus on local sustainability and often collaborate with local gardens and farms to return composted materials to the community.
Website: Circle Compost
If you’re interested, you can drop off at Mom’s Market.
Mom’s Market Drop-Off
Service Areas: Available at Mom’s Market locations (specific areas may vary, check your nearest store).
Service:
Provides a drop-off option for various sustainable items such as food scraps, compostable materials, and other eco-friendly products.
Convenient for customers who want to participate in sustainability efforts but may not have curbside pickup options.
Focuses on reducing landfill waste by providing a collection point for organic waste and recyclables.
Pricing:
Free or low-cost drop-off, depending on the type of materials and the store’s policies. Some items might have a small fee for drop-off.
Typically, donations or sustainability programs are encouraged.