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Where to drop off compostables

Better Earth’s Compost Drop Off Database was developed to connect you with your local compost drop-off location.

Compost Drop Off Sites are locations where residents can drop off their organic waste to be composted, typically for no additional charge. From there, organic waste is picked up and taken to a local composting facility to be processed into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Drop off locations are accessible community tools to engage all in the process and benefits of composting. And accessibility is critical, as nearly 40% of food is wasted and sent to landfills and only 5% is composted in the United States, leading to methane emissions and the exacerbation of climate impacts.

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Our Methodology

There’s more to the story! Better Earth’s Compost Drop Off Database is part of a larger initiative by Better Earth to map national compost infrastructure, haulers and drop off locations.

The team identified 315 composting facilities that accept food waste across 43 states. 250 hauling companies support their efforts, and 457 compost drop-off sites are making it easier for American households to compost their organic material.

The data was collected in 2023 by an internal Better Earth team, led by Circularity Coordinator Blair Michal. Michal and team meticulously cross-referenced existing state- and federal databases and conducted a state-by-state online search. The data will be audited and updated annually.

If you’d like to add a drop off location or update the listed information, please reach out to the Better Earth Sustainability Team at [email protected].

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Our Locations

Atlanta

715 Park North Boulevard, #100
Clarkston, GA 30021
(844) 243-6333

Chicago

7447 S. Central Ave., Suite A
Chicago, IL 60638
(844) 243-6333