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Lead with Sustainability.
Your Customers Will Notice.

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Customized Solutions
for Every Industry

We ensure reliable pickups  

Totes are relined each pickup with a compostable bag

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Restaurants &
Food Service

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Schools & Universities

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Offices & Corporations

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Grocers & Markets

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Trusted by Businesses Across New England

Our Simple 3-Step Process

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1

Customize your service plan

We’ll recommend the right tote sizes, quantity, and pickup schedule along with clear, transparent pricing.

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2

Fill your bins

We provide clean, compostable-lined totes for your food scraps. Our clear signage (available in English and Spanish) makes it easy to sort.

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3

We compost your scraps!

Our reliable team will collect your food scraps and transform them into compost, contributing to the circular economy.

Durable Toters for Any Size Business

Pick from four container sizes to easily manage your food scraps.

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64
gallon
48
gallon
32
gallon
13
gallon
41.75" H
24.25" W
31.5" D
37.5" H
23.5" W
28.75" D
37.5" H
19.75" W
24" D
27" H
15.5" W
17.75" D
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Yes, You Can Compost All This & More!

If it grows, it goes. Food scraps can account for almost half your trash, and they're also the heaviest component of the waste stream. We also accepted compostable serviceware certified by BPI or TUV.

See What's Compostable
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Where do my food scraps go?

Comply With Your State's Food Waste Ban

MA Ban Information
CT Ban Information
RI Ban Information
NH Ban Information

Massachusetts's current ban prohibits businesses with more than 1/2 ton of food waste per week from disposing of it in the trash, and stricter bans are coming soon. See your state's ban information with the links on the left. Our tailored composting solutions ensure your operations comply while promoting sustainability.

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Bin Cleaning

We've partnered with trusted cleaning services to clean your compost, trash, and recycling bins.

Bin Cleaning

Apartments & Condominiums

View the 5 steps to get started with composting at your condominium or apartment complex.

Apartments & Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our composting services.

How much do food scrap pick ups cost?

Pricing varies based on your business size and pickup frequency. We offer flexible plans to fit different budgets and needs. Contact us for a quote.

What materials can be composted?

We accept ALL food scraps, soiled paper products, plant trimmings, and certified compostable serviceware. For the detailed list please visit What's Compostable. Print mutilingual signage for your trash station.

How often are pickups?

Pickup frequency can be customized from weekly to daily, depending on your business requirements.

Do you service apartments and condominiums?

Yes, please see our Apartments & Condos page for how to get your condo composting.

Do you offer bin cleaning?

Yes, we partner with professional bin cleaning companies. Schedule a one-time or reoccuring cleaning directly with them.

Still have questions?

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Composting is now a seamless part of our everyday routine. We separate out our organic waste, and Black Earth takes care of the rest. They are helpful and attentive to our questions and concerns and make the whole process of composting easy.
Michael Mignosa
Owner, Fruit Center Marketplace
Thanks to Black Earth, we've cut down on waste costs and our customers appreciate our commitment to the environment!
John D.
Owner, Fresh Market

Case Study:

How Johnny's Luncheonette in Newton, MA Turned Food Waste into a Mission

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Start your sustainable waste management journey today.

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