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Compost vs. Fertilizer: Key Differences and When to Use Each
Soil health is the foundation of every successful lawn, landscape, or agricultural project. Yet many property owners, landscapers, and farmers still struggle with one big question: what’s better for the…
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Turning Fall Yard Waste into Healthy Soil
Communities of all sizes face the same challenge every fall: what to do with all that yard waste? When leaves blanket everything, what should we do to them? In nature,…
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Seasonal Mulching Tips for Cooler Weather
Landscaping does not stop when the temperatures start to drop. For property managers, municipalities, and commercial landscapers, cooler weather is the perfect time to strengthen soil, protect plants, and prepare…
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What is Commercial Composting and Why It Matters
Businesses of all sizes are under pressure to reduce waste and operate more sustainably. One of the most effective ways to make an immediate impact is through commercial composting. This…
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Fall Lawn Renovation: Overseeding with Compost for Healthier Grass
Fall is one of the best times to tackle lawn renovation. Cooler temperatures, consistent rainfall, and softer soil conditions create the perfect environment for grass seed germination and root growth.…
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Seasonal Composting Tips for Landscapers
Landscaping is a business that changes with the seasons. Whether you’re refreshing spring beds, maintaining summer growth, or preparing properties for winter dormancy, your soil is the foundation of every…
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Partnering for Sustainability: How The Compost Company Supports Nashville’s Public Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools has made sustainability a priority, from improving energy efficiency to reducing waste across its campuses. A core part of that mission involves collaboration with environmental organizations…
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Raised Bed Soil vs. Garden Blend: What’s Right for Your Project?
Choosing the right soil mix isn’t just about what you’re planting — it’s about scale, structure, and performance. When you’re managing a large project like a school garden program, municipal…
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Why Fall is The Best Time to Bulk Order Compost
As temperatures drop and peak season winds down, many large-scale buyers shift their focus from maintaining landscapes to preparing for what comes next. For contractors, municipalities, and agricultural teams, fall…
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How to Calculate Bulk Compost Needs for Large-Scale Jobs
When it comes to commercial landscaping and construction projects, compost isn’t just a soil amendment — it’s part of the foundation. Whether you’re preparing planting beds, improving turf performance, or…
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Mulching Tips for Summer Landscapes
Summer is the season of stress for both plants and landscapers. High temperatures, dry conditions, and intense sun can damage even the most well-designed landscapes. Fortunately, there’s one simple and…
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A Buyers Guide to Bulk Mulch: What to Know Before You Order
Ordering mulch might seem simple, but for contractors and commercial buyers, it’s rarely a one-size-fits-all job. When you’re covering large areas or working on a schedule, bulk mulch becomes the…
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Why Landscaping Contractors Choose Bulk Compost Over Bagged Options
When working on a commercial landscape project, materials are everything. The quality of compost, the cost per yard, and the delivery logistics all play a role in the success of…
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Seeking Bids for Site Expansion!
December 14th, 2020: The Compost Company is currently seeking bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a new Materials Processing pad. This new pad shall be a 100’ x 100’…
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We Couldn’t Agree More!!
It's good to hear an expert confirm what we already knew....that Compost is an essential part of your soil. We've been screaming it from the rooftops for years. For healthy…
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Composting leaders recognized at USCC’s COMPOST2019
US Composting Council Composter of the Year-Small Scale award went to The Compost Company, a 5,000 ton per year facility in Nashville, TN. The company provides both manufacturing and collection from…
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Mayor’s Food Saver Challenge Seeks to Cut Local Food Waste
Nashville Scene | Margaret Littman Taking a look at programs and organizations that cut waste and redirect food to the hungry Imagine the entire space of Nissan Stadium filled to…
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Composting Roundup
BioCycle.net Ashland City, Tennessee: Good Year For The Compost Company The Compost Company took in 5,412 tons of organics in 2018, due in part to partnerships with Marriott Hotels, HCA…
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IMPACT – Mayor’s Food Saver Challenge Press Conference & Interview with Clay Ezell
Hear from Compost Company's Clay Ezell on the Mayor's Food Saver Challenge and how The Compost Company is on track to divert almost 10 million pounds of organic waste this…
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The Compost Company Helping Nashville Businesses go ‘Zero-Waste’
News Channel 5 | Kristen Skovira Once you're looking for compostable materials, you see them everywhere. "Unofficially anything that was once alive is compostable. It can be treated instead of…
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Nashville Begins Accepting Table Scraps At Recycling Centers To Cut Down On Food Waste
Nashville Public Radio | Emily Siner When Nashville residents drop off their glass bottles, paint cans and old batteries to recycle, they can now also bring food scraps. The mayor's…
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How the Country Music Hall of Fame is reducing food waste
The Tennessean | Lizzy Alfs Popular Nashville tourist attraction hopes to reduce its carbon footprint by donating food, composting and growing vegetables The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has fed…
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Composting In Music City
BioCycle | Dan Emerson A Nashville, Tennessee area entrepreneur gradually grows the Compost Company, servicing more food scraps generators and expanding end product markets. In 2011, Edward Wansing launched the Compost…
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Startup finds opportunity in recycling chicken dinners
Nashville Business Journal | E.J. Boyer Local entrepreneurs Edward Wansing and Clay Ezell are betting on the “garbage revolution” coming to Nashville. And they've landed a pretty big first client: Music City Center. Their…
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Music City Center, Compost Company make city greener
The Tennessean | Reade Pickert Nashville's Music City Center has signed a contract with The Compost Company to increase its focus on sustainability. Located in Ashland City, The Compost Company…
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Transforming Agricultural Waste into Fertilizer
The Sustainability Network |Vaughn Cassidy, TDEC Office of Sustainable Practices Tennessee Creates a Circular Economy Around Composting With more than 300 food related industries in Tennessee, waste management can be…
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