Helping Philadelphia achieve a zero waste future by keeping food and yard waste out of landfills through composting in our neighborhoods.

Landfills are the largest source of human-generated methane emissions in the U.S. and methane is 72 times

more potent than CO2 over a 20-year time frame.

What’s New

1. ‣Photo page added click here to see a few pix of our efforts
   

2. ‣We’ve got product! Compost and worms now for sale click to learn more
   

3. ‣Our Compost Map featured on CBS-3’s Green Scene  click here to see 5/15 clip
   

4. ‣Mayor’s Greenworks Philadelphia plan highlights Philly Compost click here to visit the Greenworks site; download the full report and see page 33
   

Got questions? We’ve got answers:

1. ‣Want to start composting in your backyard? click here for a step-by-step guide
   

2. ‣Looking to compost with your neighbors?  click here for the compost site map!
   

3. ‣Tried composting, but it got stinky or didn’t work?  click here for Q & A’s
   

4. ‣Interesting in chatting with others about composting?  click here for YahooGroup
   

5. ‣Want us to come and pick up your compostables?  click here for service
   

6. ‣Wondering about quality and compost safety? click here for more info
   

7. ‣WHY should YOU compost? click here for some very very good reasons
   

8. ‣Looking for something on our site that isn’t here yet?  email us at realperson@phillycompost.com