Composting Services for Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Reliable organic waste pickup and commercial composting services for restaurants, schools, hotels, and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee
How to Compost With Us
Whether you're a business generating daily organic waste, a resident with kitchen scraps, or an event planner going green—we have a solution that fits.
Commercial Pickup
Scheduled food waste collection for restaurants, schools, hotels, and businesses. Bins, training, and reporting included.
Residential Drop-Off
Free drop-off sites across Nashville for food scraps and yard waste. No appointment, no fees.
Event Composting
Full-service composting for weddings, festivals, and corporate events. Bins, signage, and pickup handled.
Commercial Pickup Services
Reliable organic waste pickup for restaurants, schools, hotels, and businesses across Nashville and surrounding areas.
We make composting simple. Our team works with you to build a tailored program that fits your space, schedule, and sustainability goals—from bins and staff training to flexible pickup schedules and detailed diversion reports that show exactly how much waste you're keeping out of the landfill.
What's Included:
- Custom bin setup for your space
- Flexible pickup schedules (daily, weekly, or on-demand)
- Staff training and signage
- Monthly diversion reporting
How It Works
Getting started with commercial composting is simple. We handle the setup, logistics, and hauling—so you can focus on running your business.
1. Schedule a Site Visit
We visit your location to assess your organic waste volume, identify the best collection points, and understand your operations.
2. Bins, Setup & Training
We provide the right bins for your space, train your team on what can be composted, and create a waste pickup schedule that works for you.
3. Pickup & Reporting
We show up on schedule, haul your organic waste, and deliver monthly reports showing how much you've diverted from the landfill.
Who We Work With
From small cafes to large institutions, we tailor our composting services to fit your space, schedule, and sustainability goals. Every place is unique. Every program is custom-made.
Hotels
Divert buffet waste and kitchen scraps to meet your green hospitality goals.
Grocery Stores
Scheduled collection for expired produce, deli waste, and damaged goods.
Universities & Schools
Scalable programs that reduce campus waste and educate students on sustainability.
Restaurants
Flexible pickup schedules for kitchens generating daily food scraps and prep waste.
Offices & Municipalities
Build workplace sustainability with centralized compost collection and employee education.
Healthcare Facilities
Compliant food waste diversion from cafeterias, kitchens, and patient service areas.
Coffee Shops
Compact bin solutions for coffee grounds, filters, and food prep waste in tight spaces.
Food Manufacturers
High-volume organics collection tailored to production schedules and byproduct needs.
Not sure if composting is right for your business? Let's Talk.
Event Composting
Full-service composting support for festivals, weddings, and special events.
Planning an event and want to keep it green? We provide everything you need to manage food waste responsibly—bins, signage, compostable materials, and post-event pickup. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale festival, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your guests.
What's Included:
- Compost bin rentals sized for your event
- Signage and compostable serviceware guidance
- On-site support for larger events
- Post-event waste collection and hauling
Local Compost Drop-Off
Free drop-off locations for Nashville area residents and small scale-composters.
Don't generate enough food scraps to need a pickup service? You can still compost with us. Drop off your food scraps and yard waste at any of our five convenient locations across Nashville—no appointment needed. It's an easy way to keep organic waste out of the landfill and put it back into the soil.
What you can bring:
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Eggshells
- Yard Waste (leaves, grass, etc)
Find a Drop-Off Site
Visit any of our convenient drop-off locations to start composting today.
Omohundro Recycling Center
1019 Omohundro Place (entrance on Freightliner Drive), Nashville, TN 37210
📞 615-880-1955
Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
East Center
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
📞 615-862-8631
Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Compost Company Site
3643 Hwy 12 North, Ashland City, TN 37015
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Lane Center
939 Anderson Ln, Madison, TN 37115
Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ezell Pike Convenience Center
3254 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
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34% of the waste produced in the U.S is organic waste
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Landfills account for 18% of methane emissions in the U.S.
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100% of organic material can be beneficially repurposed