Find Composting Facilities Near You

Frequently asked questions

How do I find composting facilities near me?

Enter your ZIP code or "City, ST" in the search box on the map above. The map plots 5,000+ US composting facilities — including drop-off sites, municipal programs, haulers, and commercial processors — and lets you filter by facility type and accepted materials so you can find the closest fit. Because acceptance details come from public records and may be incomplete, always confirm hours and what a site takes directly with the facility before you go.

Where can I drop off food scraps to compost?

Filter the map by "food scraps" to surface sites that list food waste acceptance near you. Options often include municipal drop-off programs, community gardens, farmers markets, and some commercial composters. Food-scrap acceptance is narrower than yard-waste composting in the US, so verify directly with the facility that it currently accepts food scraps before dropping anything off. You don't need a backyard to begin — many people simply collect scraps in a container and bring them to a nearby site.

Where can my business send food waste for commercial composting?

If you run a restaurant, cafeteria, grocery, or catering operation, filter the map for commercial processors and haulers, then search by ZIP or city to shortlist the nearest options. Many US composting sites handle yard waste or green material only, and some accept commercial (pre- and post-consumer) food waste while others don't. Confirm acceptance, volume requirements, tipping fees, and hauling logistics directly with each facility, since these details vary by location and aren't fully captured in public records.

Do composting facilities accept compostable packaging or foodware?

Acceptance of compostable cups, plates, and packaging varies widely by facility, so never assume a site takes it. Most US composting handles yard waste and food scraps, not compostable foodware — and a composter that accepts food scraps will not necessarily accept compostable packaging. If you have certified compostable products, contact the specific facility directly to ask whether they accept them before sending any material.

What does STA-Certified mean on the map?

STA stands for the Seal of Testing Assurance, a program run by the US Composting Council in which participating facilities regularly test their finished compost and disclose the results. You can filter the map to show STA-Certified sites, which can be a useful quality signal for businesses that care where their organic waste ends up. Certification reflects compost product testing, not a guarantee of what materials a facility currently accepts, so confirm acceptance directly with the facility.

Where does this composting facility data come from?

The map is independently sourced from the U.S. EPA (updated 2025) plus state open data for New York, with STA-Certified status cross-referenced from the US Composting Council. It's designed to help people find a composter after the FindAComposter site shut down. Because facility types and accepted materials are derived from public records and may be incomplete, always verify specifics directly with each facility.