DISCOUNTED COMPOSTING
for Bristol Residents
Join the two year pilot program
Significant Savings On Weekly Curbside Compost Pick Ups
Only $50 for your first year, starting September 18th, 2025!
That's 66% off full price
The Second Year 33% Off
Only $99.99
Free Start Kit
Including curbside bin and liners
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The Easiest Way to Compost
Line & Fill Your Bin
If it grows, it goes in the bin. We accept all food scraps and more. Certified compostable liners keep your food scraps contained and easy to manage.
We'll Swing By & Empty It
Place your bin on the curb by 6 am. We take the material to our compost facilities that handle the dirty work.
Get Compost Back
In the spring receive a voucher for a FREE cubic foot bag of compost. Plus discounts on bulk compost and soil blends delivered to your yard.
Pilot Program Details
Overview
The 2 year program offers discounted weekly curbside compost collection for up to 500 households and will run from September 18, 2025 to September 18, 2027. After two years, service will continue at the standard subscription rate.
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District sponsors this pilot through a grant from 11th Hour Racing and funding from the Town of Barrington.
Pricing
Subscription Plan for Weekly Food Scrap Collection
First Year of Pilot:
$50/year (66% off $149.99)
Second Year of Pilot:
$99.99/year (33% off $149.99)
Free Bin Starter Kit ($36 value)
New participants will receive a 13 gallon wheeled tote with locking lid and 15 compostable bin liners.
Density Discount
If Bristol gets to 500 participants the subscription price will be reduced to $139.99/year. The reduced price will be auto applied to your renewal payment.
Let your friends and neighbors know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any year round Bristol household that can be served by Black Earth Compost is eligible to sign up for the program. We can work with households living in condominiums or multifamily housing.
The bin will need to be in a location our drivers can spot and drive to easily.
If you are a seasonal resident you can still participate in curbside compost collection outside the pilot with a private pay subscription. Please contact us directly at service@blackearthcompost.com to sign up.
The program is first-come, first-serve. A wait list will be maintained if the pilot program reaches capacity or you can enroll outside the pilot.
All new Black Earth customers will receive a free starter kit, which includes a 13-gallon curbside bin and 15 liners for the curbside bin.
Bin liners are required as they will help keep your bin clean. After the first roll of liners is provided in the starter kit, participants are responsible for securing their own liners. All liners must be certified compostable by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA), or TUV and have their logo printed directly on each bag. Liners can be purchased through Black Earth in the Shop section of your online account, but you are not required to purchase liners through Black Earth. Doubled-up brown paper bags can also be used as a liner when the temperature is above freezing. Learn more about purchasing liners here.
Yes, you will receive a detailed compost guide to print and put on your refrigerator about what can and not be composted with our service. In addition you will have an online account to access helpful resources and manage your service.
Existing customers can choose to sign up for the pilot or continue with their current plan and leave a spot open for a new participant. Enrollment in the pilot can be done through your online account. A credit will be applied to your account for any time remaining on your current plan and then you will start a new weekly collection plan under the pilot program. Existing customers are not eligible for a free starter kit.
What people are saying
What Can Go In Your Green Compost Bin
If it grows, it goes!
We accept:
A Path to a Greener Future
By converting food scraps into compost, we contribute to a healthier planet
Reduce Waste up to 40%
Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Improve Soil Health
Reduce Use of Artificial Fertilizers
Only 500 Spots Available
Act now to take advantage of the pilot discount
