Make that compost happy
Helpful info for our current subscribers:
Need to change up your payment info? Head here to our payer-portal.
Moving or need to cancel? Email us at info@happytrashcan.net
Need a washed bucket? We swap washed buckets anytime by request! An email ahead of your pick-up day is best.
We provide Bio-Bag liners with every pick-up, if you don’t want to use them just let us know! These break down in our piles after about 1 week. We suggest giving your bucket a rinse and letting it dry before re-lining it. Reach out for more tips on how best to use the liners.
Overflowing bucket?
Extra bags or full buckets is $4 each pickup
Consistent extras, email us to upgrade to a 2nd bucket for $5 a month.
Forgot your bucket and need an emergency pick up: We will pick it up as soon as possible and charge a $5-$10 special pickup fee, depending on location. Our members-only drop-offs are free and available 24/7. See below.
Yard and leaf pickups: For our subscribers, we will take yard waste in compostable bags by request! Leaf bags under 5lbs are accepted at $2 each. Schedule with us over email. We absolutely need confirmation of no herbicide use before we accept them.
Keep a rock or a weight on that lid! Replacement or lost bucket fees are $10. If you find your bucket, let us know and we will refund you. If you live in an apartment complex, we recommend keeping your name and apt # on the lid. Keep buckets away from communal dumpster areas, and we are always here to work with your location to find the best spot.
Buckets need to be placed curbside, or at a designated location. We don’t pick up from porches or on properties, unless in special & decided circumstances.
Seasonal extras:
Pumpkins: Should fit in the bucket. Extra pricing depends on pumpkin size. We charge $3-$5 per pumpkin per pickup from small to large.
A haul of many pumpkins requires a special pickup by request. We always highly encourage all to come to our annual Pumpkin Smash for free!
Christmas Trees: available for pickups by request. Fees range from $10-15 for pick-ups
Finished Compost Distribution:
Our free compost-share distribution events resume April 2023! Keep an eye out for an email announcement for subscribers.
For bulk compost by the cubic yard, email us to get on the list ASAP before we sell out! It goes quick!
What’s in the bucket? We process all of our compost by hand. Help us keep our stream clean! There is no magical “away” process. Rule of thumb: If it doesn’t say “compostable” on the label, it probably isn’t! Please double-check your coffee cup, and please don’t leave us with any plastic packaging. We do not accept any bio-solids.
We only accept items that are compostable. That means, no conventional plastics, no polyester tea bags, no fruit stickers, no rubber bands, twist ties, no candy wrappers, etc. (see more below)
We love composting fruit, veggies, meat and dairy, and every food in between. Fat & butter are accepted too, but try to keep them contained in a napkin or a compostable container! Washing grease-filled buckets take twice the time. Sticky doughs and sauces also apply.
If you have an unclear item, email us, or send us a picture and we will see what we can find out! If you love a restaurant but their to-go ware isn’t compostable, we suggest pointing them to Supply Squad, an excellent local resource for compostable and sustainable products.
We love ALL of our community partners, some of them are highlighted below…
… And SO many more!
get involved
We are always looking for partners, volunteers, and collaborators.
Currently seeking helpers for farmer’s markets and events. We welcome volunteer days and offer tours for offices, local businesses, schools, camps, and more.
Please contact us here or email us at: info@happytrashcan.net to reach out!