Turn Your Scraps Into Something Amazing
Whether you have a pile in your backyard, a bin on your porch, or a bucket under your sink — you've got compost potential. Let's figure out what to do with it.
So… what exactly is compost?
Compost is what happens when food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials break down into rich, dark, crumbly soil — sometimes called "black gold." It's nature's way of recycling, and it's one of the best things you can add to a garden, lawn, or potted plant.
What can you do with your compost?
You've got options — and we can help with all of them.
Compost it yourself
Keep a bin in your backyard or a small worm bin indoors. We'll teach you exactly how — through workshops, seminars, or one-on-one consulting.
Schedule a pickup
Don't want to manage it yourself? We coordinate pickup of your food scraps and can arrange delivery of finished compost back to you.
Find a local drop-off
We'll connect you with the best composting program or drop-off location in your area so your scraps go somewhere useful.
Learn with your kids
Turn composting into a family activity. Our workshops, parties, and field trips make it hands-on, fun, and educational for all ages.
What can go in?
- Fruit & vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds & paper filters
- Eggshells
- Grass clippings & leaves
- Cardboard & newspaper (shredded)
- Plant trimmings
- Meat, fish & dairy
- Oily or greasy foods
- Pet waste
- Diseased plants
- Treated wood or glossy paper
- Anything with pesticides
We can help you pay for it too
Cost shouldn't be a barrier to composting. Kids Compost can help connect you with financing options and small mini grants to get your composting program off the ground — whether you're a family, a school, or a community organization.
Financing options
We can help you explore flexible financing to cover the cost of bins, equipment, pickup services, or educational programs — so you can start composting now and pay over time.
Mini grants
Kids Compost offers small mini grants to qualifying schools, community groups, and families who want to start composting but need a little help getting started. Ask us about availability.
Grant writing support
Already found a grant opportunity? We can help you write a compelling application to fund your composting initiative — from school gardens to neighborhood programs.
Reach out and tell us about your situation — we'll let you know what options are available.
Ask About FundingReady to get started?
Tell us where you are and what you're working with — we'll point you in the right direction and send along our full guide.