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Every business has unique composting needs. For a personalized consultation, please visit our Services page or contact us directly by calling (469) 403-5221 or emailing us at info@compostcarpool.com.
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Please place your buckets where they are clearly visible and accessible to our drivers, such as near your front door or at the top of your driveway. Avoid placing buckets by the curb to prevent them from being mistaken for trash. For safety reasons, our drivers cannot enter houses or ring doorbells.
Updating your information is easy! Just give us a call at (469)403-5221 or email us at info@compostcarpool.com.
If your bucket is overly full, contact us to see if an alternate pickup can be arranged. Otherwise, we will collect it on your next scheduled pickup day.
Our standard service is a weekly collection. If you are planning to be out of town, please let us know in advance so we can skip your collection as needed. For extended absences, contact us to pause your subscription.
We offer two residential subscription options. Community Drop-off and Porch Pickup.
- Community Drop-off: $20/ month. You can drop off your bin during one of our bi-monthly community drop-off events or anytime at Clean Juice Fort Worth or Cold Press Cafe in Colleyville.
- Porch Pick-up: $35/ month. We offer weekly porch pick-up in Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Coppell, Flower Mound, Fort Worth (in the following zip codes: 76107, 76109, 76110, and 76116), Highland Village, and Lewisville.
We also offer Commercial Composting Solutions. Whether you are a small coffee shop, a restaurant, or a large grocery chain, we have solutions for waste minimization, reducing overall organic waste, reducing disposal costs, and helping you increase your sustainable operations.
- Contact us today to discuss the best commercial composting solutions for your business and to receive a quote.
Absolutely!
Each additional bucket is available for $5/month. If your household requires more than two buckets, we recommend opting for our weekly pickup service in place of drop-offs to better accommodate your needs.
Once you’ve registered with Compost Carpool, you’ll receive your welcome kit, which includes a composting bucket, comprehensive instructions on what materials are suitable for composting, and tips for maintaining your bin to avoid odors and pests.
- If you sign up for our drop-off option, you can visit us at any one of our market days to pick up your bucket and welcome gift.
- If you sign up for our pickup option, we will drop off your bucket and welcome gift on your porch the Wednesday following sign-up.
We partner with local Farmer’s Markets and businesses to provide community drop-off points.
Current locations include Clearfork Farmer’s Market in Fort Worth (1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays), Flower Mound Farmer’s Market (1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays), and Coppell Farmer’s Market (2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays). Additional drop-off points are available at Clean Juice Fort Worth and Cold Press Cafe in Colleyville.
Yes, we service both apartments and gated communities. Coordination with your property management may be necessary to ensure that the buckets are placed in a driver-accessible location on collection days.
If our drivers need to enter the complex or use stairs or elevators, a valet fee of $15/month applies.
Yes, we service both apartments and gated communities. Coordination with your property management may be necessary to ensure that the buckets are placed in a driver-accessible location on collection days.
If our drivers need to enter the complex or use stairs or elevators, a valet fee of $15/month applies.
Once your compostable materials are collected by Compost Carpool, they undergo a transformation process that benefits both the environment and the community. Initially, a portion of the collected organic waste is donated to local urban farms and community gardens, where it’s used to enrich the soil, promoting healthier plant growth and increasing agricultural productivity. The remainder of the waste is processed into a high-quality, nutrient-dense soil amendment through a controlled decomposition process. This compost is then made available to customers who have been with the service for more than three months as part of the Giveback Program, distributed biannually in the spring and fall.
We have made signing up and starting with Compost Carpool easy and convenient. Visit the Compost Carpool website. Next, fill out the registration form to create your account, providing essential details such as your name, address, and payment information.
Once registered, you’ll receive your welcome kit, which includes a composting bucket, comprehensive instructions on what materials are suitable for composting, and tips for maintaining your bin to avoid odors and pests.
- If you sign up for our drop-off option, you can visit us at any one of our market days to pick up your bucket and welcome gift.
- If you sign up for our pickup option, we will drop off your bucket and welcome gift on your porch the Wednesday following sign-up.
Since we do not accept meat or dairy, odors are typically minimal. To minimize any smells further, store your bucket on your porch or in your garage.
Our service accepts a wide range of organic materials, including fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, flowers, and grains. For a detailed list of what you can compost, visit our Compost Guide.
Please note that we do not accept meat, dairy, or compostable plastics. To-go food containers should also be avoided, as they often contain non-compostable materials.
Composting is a natural process that transforms organic waste into a rich soil known as compost.
Composting offers multiple benefits. By converting waste into a nutrient-rich soil, composting significantly reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills. Additionally, compost enhances soil quality by improving its structure, increasing nutrient content, and boosting moisture retention. Overall, composting provides a more sustainable approach to waste management and plays a critical role in mitigating climate change, preserving natural resources, and enhancing the environmental health of our communities.
Have a question you can’t find the answer to? Contact us at info@compostcarpool.com