The Compost Company makes recycling food waste simple for restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, coffee shops, and more.
Our team conducts an onsite visit to determine how much of your waste is compostable.
Collection Method
We work with you to determine the best bins for your space and service frequency.
Custom Approach
We provide you with a completely custom approach to meet your needs from bins to service frequency.
Food waste recycling plays an important role in preserving our environment and increasing sustainability efforts.
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
Benefits of Organic Waste Recycling
Reduce Greenhouse Gas
Less food waste in landfills means less methane emitted into the air.
Organics Into Compost
Organic materials can be turned into compost—a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Minimize Landfill Waste
Organic recycling diverts food waste from landfills and beneficially reuses vital materials.
Sustainable Community
Composting at home can reduce your household waste and benefit the environment.
Organic Waste Dropoff
Omohundro Recycling Center
1019 Omohundro Place (entrance on Freightliner Drive)
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-880-1955
Hours: Tue.-Sat.: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
East Center
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Drive
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: 615-862-8631
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sun. Noon–4:00 p.m.
Compost Company Site
3643 Hwy 12 North
Ashland City, TN 37015
Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday
Anderson Lane Center
939 Anderson Ln
Madison, TN 37115
Hours: Tues.–Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ezell Pike Convenience Center
3254 Ezell Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sun. Noon–4:00 p.m.
Event Composting
Want to ensure your next event is “green”? Learn about onsite composting options for weddings, conventions, concerts and more. Fees are based on logistics, amount of waste collected and collection frequency. We’ll work with you to provide you a customized composting option.
