Knoxville Area Compost Services
Reduce your carbon footprint by 40% by recycling your food scraps!
Similar to a municipal trash service, we collect your food scraps and yard waste from your curb or apartment and turn it into rich compost.
Happy Pride Month!
Sign up for Unlimited Residential Collections and get your first month for free!
As many of you know, Green Heron Compost is a Queer-Owned organization. We take pride in supporting our local LGBTQ+ community. If you or someone you know is in need of gender/sexuality support, check out Knox Pride, Tennessee Equality Project (TEP), Appalachian OUTreach, or any of the other support systems in our area. You are not alone, you are welcome, and you are loved!
Get Started in 3 Steps
Step 1
Register Your Location
- If you live in or around Knox County,TN, submit your location to our system to see if you’re in our range.
- Some locations like apartments need special consideration to make sure there is an approved pickup area.
- Once approved, you will be prompted to purchase our Starter Bundle or Unlimited Service.
Pick a Service Plan
Step 2
Pay-As-You-Go
$12/Pickup
Order a $6 Starter Bundle to start your service. This includes:
- 5 gallon Green Heron Compost Bin
- Composting Guide
Pay-As-You-Go pickups must be purchased prior to scheduling your collections online.
Unlimited Pickups
$9/Month or $99/Year
Get the Starter Bundle for free, when you subscribe to one of our Unlimited plans.
Our Unlimited options are either $9/month or $99/year.
This service also includes your 5-gallon Green Heron Compost bin and the Composting Guide.
Cancel Any Time
Schedule Collections Online
Step 3
Schedule Your Pickup
- Request your pickup date at least one day in advance.
- When your pickup request has been approved, leave your Green Heron Compost bin out the night before your scheduled pickup.
- We will haul off your compostables and replace your bin.
Pay-As-You-Go Pricing
When you choose to pay-per-pickup, you purchase a single pickup when you’re ready for your bin to be swapped for a clean one. You can create the schedule that works best for you and never pay for pickups you don’t need.
What is Compost?
Compostables turn into compost.
Compost is the finished product.
Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed into a nutrient-rich substance that is added to soil. The process of composting breaks down your leftover foods and yard waste.
