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Producing quality farm-made compost since 1977
​Michael P. Merner, founder
Jayne Merner , owner and farmers daughter

RESIDENTIAL COMPOST DROP-OFF PROGRAM


Drop-off your food scraps and yard materials at the farm for $10/month!

Accepted Compost Materials
  • Clean food scraps (including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat/fish, bones, coffee grinds, eggshells, bread, birthday cake, etc).  Please remove stickers from fruit and vegetables 
  • 100% paper-based serveware (napkins, Chinet-style plates, bowls, cups)
  • Fall leaves
  • Garden and landscape prunings and weeds
  • Untreated lawn trimmings (no pesticides or herbicides)

Program Details
  • $10/month covers one household, up to 4 drop-offs per month
  • Accepted materials must be transported in a non-commercial vehicle (i.e. personal passenger car or truck)
  • Materials dropped off must be clean, free of contaminants, and adhere to our acceptance policy (agreement required, see below)
  • Drop off hours are Monday - Friday, from 8am - 3pm, and Saturdays from 8am - 11am 
  • Note that we cannot accept "bio-plastic/bio-synthetic" compostable serveware, produce bags, silverware, coffee cups, etc, due to our Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listing.  Please contact us with any questions.
  • If you are looking for a curbside pick-up service to transport your compostables to the Farm, we recommend Rhodeside Revival 

    Yes! I would like to sign up for the Residential Compost Drop-off Program!

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  • Home
  • Products
    • Swag
    • Screened Compost
    • Raised Bed Mix
    • Order Farm Produce
  • Where & How to Buy
  • About
    • Hours, Contact, Directions
    • Jobs/Volunteers
    • Consulting with Jayne
    • All About Compost >
      • Benefits & FAQs
      • Composting Methods
      • Test Results
      • Materials We Accept
    • Farm News
    • Testimonials
    • Media & Tutorials
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
  • Sterling Residents