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Custom Composting Solutions for Your Business

At The Compost Company, we help businesses, institutions, and organizations across Middle Tennessee reduce landfill waste and meet their sustainability goals. From restaurants and universities to grocery stores and corporate campuses, we tailor our organic waste collection services to your needs — including bins, pickup frequency, and reporting.

Not a business? Local residents can still participate through our convenient drop-off locations across the region.

Where to Drop Off Compost

Our Commercial Composting Process

We keep it simple — here’s how we help businesses divert food waste effectively:

Onsite Food Waste Evaluation

Our team visits your site to assess how much of your organic waste can be composted and where it’s coming from — kitchens, prep areas, or back-of-house operations.

Compost Pickup & Bin Setup

We’ll help you choose the right compost bins for your space and create a service schedule that works with your operations, whether that’s daily, weekly, or event-based.

Custom Composting Program

Every business is different. We’ll build a composting solution tailored to your needs — including staff training, signage, and ongoing reporting to help you reach your sustainability goals.

Industries We Serve

We work with businesses and institutions of all sizes to create simple, cost-effective composting programs that reduce waste and support sustainability goals. Whether you generate food waste in bulk or in batches, we tailor our solutions to your space and schedule.

Restaurants & Food Service

Manage back-of-house food scraps with simple bin solutions and flexible pickups.

Hotels & Hospitality

Divert buffet and kitchen waste to reduce landfill use and support green initiatives.

Grocery Stores & Markets

Handle expired produce and deli waste with secure, scheduled composting services.

Universities & Schools

Educate and reduce waste on campus with scalable composting programs.

Food Manufacturers

Process high-volume organics and byproducts with custom pickup options.

Coffee Roasters & Shops

Easily compost grounds, filters, and prep waste in tight urban spaces.

Healthcare Facilities

Comply with regulations and reduce waste from food service areas.

Offices & Municipal Buildings

Create a culture of sustainability with centralized compost collection.

Not sure where to start? We’ve helped countless businesses across Middle Tennessee reduce waste the easy way — and we’d love to help you do the same.

Get a Custom Composting Plan

The Impact of Food Waste Recycling

Organic waste makes up a huge portion of what ends up in landfills — and it’s causing more harm than most people realize. From greenhouse gas emissions to wasted resources, the environmental impact is significant. That’s why more businesses, schools, and institutions are turning to composting as a smarter, more sustainable solution for managing food waste.

34% of the waste produced in the U.S is organic waste

Landfills account for 18% of methane emissions in the U.S.

100% of organic material can be beneficially repurposed

Why Businesses Are Embracing Food Waste Recycling

Organic waste makes up a huge portion of what ends up in landfills — and it’s causing more harm than most people realize. From greenhouse gas emissions to wasted resources, the environmental impact is significant. That’s why more businesses, schools, and institutions are turning to composting as a smarter, more sustainable solution for managing food waste.

Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Composting prevents methane emissions from landfills and helps shrink your carbon footprint.

Turn Waste Into a Resource

Composting transforms food scraps into nutrient-rich soil for landscaping and agriculture.

Minimize Landfill Waste

Composting helps reduce waste volume, lower disposal costs, and make better use of organic materials.

Build a Better Future

Taking responsibility for your food waste helps restore ecosystems and reduce your environmental impact.

Host a Greener Event With Composting

Whether you’re hosting an intimate wedding or a large-scale festival, our event composting services help you manage food waste responsibly. We handle the logistics—bins, signage, collection, and more—so you can focus on running a successful event while keeping sustainability in mind.

Event Composting is Perfect for:

  • Weddings
  • Concerts & Festivals
  • Corporate Events
  • Conferences
  • Schools & Universities
  • Community gatherings
Inquire About Event Composting

Find a Compost Drop-Off Location

Omohundro Recycling Center

Address: 1019 Omohundro Place (entrance on Freightliner Drive), Nashville, TN 37210
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

East Center

Address: 943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:00pm

Compost Company Site

Address: 93643 Hwy 12 North, Ashland City, TN 37015
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Anderson Lane Center

Address: 939 Anderson Ln, Madison, TN 37115
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ezell Pike Convenience Center

Address: 3254 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.