Residential Pickup Service

Looking to compost without leaving your home? Our residential pick up service makes composting a breeze. 

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You’re eligible for pickup service if you:

Live in Kenmore, Tonawanda, Amherst, Williamsville, Lancaster, Cheektowaga, Depew, or the Village of East Aurora.

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Live in a home or an apartment that allows you to leave your bucket outside for collection. Pro Tip: Check with your landlord first!

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Here’s how it works

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    All Aboard

    Sign up and we’ll deliver your official green 5-gallon compost bucket and compostable liner.

    Sign Up
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    You Fill Up

    Over two weeks, fill your compost bucket with food scraps. What goes in? Learn more below.

    Learn More
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    We Pick Up

    Put your bucket out on your designated pickup day. We’ll stop by, empty your bucket and leave you a fresh liner.

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    Clean Up

    Rinse your bucket so it stays nice and clean. Then, start filling it back up! We’ll see you in two weeks.

Sign Up for Residential Pickup service

Biweekly pick up. One bucket or two. Pay on a monthly basis or throw down for the whole year (discount included!). Refer your friends and earn credits. Get access to a personalized customer portal, use a nifty smartphone app, and snag a sweet magnet for your fridge. Even better? Free compost for your garden and the privilege of calling yourself a Farmer Pirate. Aye!

service options

ONE BUCKET
Pay Monthly: $17.50/month
Pay Annually: $190/year ($20 discount)

TWO BUCKETS
Pay Monthly: $23/month
Pay Annually: $250/year ($26 discount)

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Learn about Our Compost Site

What happens to your food scraps after we collect them? We bring them to our site in Buffalo to begin the composting process!

Why Should You Compost?

Less trash. More food scraps kept out of landfills. Creation of a natural fertilizer. Healthier communities—and more.

Bring the Farmer Pirates Crew to Your Area

Don’t see your neighborhood in our service areas? Check out our Neighborhood Drop Off Program for an alternative composting option near you! Or fill out the form below to let us know where we should bring our Residential Pick Up Service to next.