Events

We make sustainable waste management simple and effective.

Woman in denim jumpsuit standing near recycling, compost, and landfill bins at an outdoor event with people and trees in the background.
Green compost bin labeled 'Black Earth Compost' next to a large brown yard waste paper bag with a yellow 'Black Earth' sticker, outdoors near a house.

Small Event Solutions

Residential collection customers can put out event waste in yard waste bags with their regularly scheduled pickup with the purchase of Event Stickers.

Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to offer event collections outside of Cape Ann for smaller events, like weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc. if they can't be in yard waste bags on your current collection day.

Pumpkin Smash Events

Children watching a Black Earth Compost truck filled with smashed pumpkins in an outdoor urban area with an American flag and a large building in the background.
Three women standing outdoors near a tree and a display of carved pumpkins, one wearing a jack-o'-lantern costume holding a pumpkin drawing.
Group of children wearing gloves tossing carved pumpkins into a truck for composting on a sunny day.

Transform seasonal waste into a community celebration of sustainability. Build awareness of local compost programs and keep pumpkins out of landfills. Acceptable pumpkins: no paint or glitter and make sure to remove candles.

Two Event Options

Carnival truck (in image) or regular truck for the entire event

Pumpkin haul away ONLY

Green compost bin labeled Black Earth Compost with a black lid and green liner, placed on a sidewalk near parked cars and buildings.

Special Event Food Scrap Collection

Let us help you create a zero waste event! To keep your event logistics simple and cost-effective, we strongly recommend utilizing our yard waste bag service for event waste whenever feasible. For large events (1,000+ attendees) where yard waste bags are not an option, we offer service with commercially-sized bins.

We supply 32, 48, or 64-gallon totes, which our team will service and remove following the event.

Due to the unique effort required to transport large bins, delivery is available in select towns only. We also require proper bin storage and flexibility with pickup times.

Pricing is calculated based on location, bin quantity, accessibility, and service requirements. Minimum service fee of $350.

Events We've Transformed with Sustainable Practices

Download Event Signage & Flyers

Three waste sorting categories: Compost with images of food scraps, soiled paper products, and certified compostable tableware; Recycle with glass, metal, plastic bottles and cans, plus paper, cardboard, and boxes; Trash with non-compostable packaging, plastic utensils, plates, containers, and plastic bags and wrappers.