Final Compost Bin Sale

The County is hosting a final compost bin sale, with a limited number available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. If cost is a barrier to purchasing a bin, a limited quantity of damaged but usable bins will be available free of cost on EventBrite.

After this final sale, the Leon County compost bin program will be retired. If you still need a bin after the sale, there are similar options available locally at comparable prices, as well as many affordable models online. If you’d like help exploring what might work best for you, the Sustainability team is happy to assist.

THIS IS FOR LEON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Any orders from non Leon County Residents will be canceled.

ONE BIN PER HOUSEHOLD. Any purchase of more than one of each bin per household will be canceled.

NO DULPICATE PURCHASES. Any duplicate orders will be canceled. These include those that have previously purchased bins in any past compost bin sales.

Please read all information and instructions below carefully before proceeding with your order!

You will order and pay for your bin(s) through this form. You will order and pay for your bin(s) through this form.

Bin pickup will take place on Monday, November 30th from 10am to 2pm and Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm to 6pm at the Office of Resource Stewardship, located at 1907 S Monroe St. You will be responsible for picking up your bin(s).

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

Instructions for how to get your bin(s):

Step 1: Read all the information below

Step 2: Compost bin pickup will occur on Monday, November 30th from 10am to 2pm and Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm to 6pm at the Office of Resource Stewardship, located at 1907 S Monroe St. You may drop in any hour of the allotted time, with your confirmation, to receive your bins. Compost bins will only be available for pick-up at the allotted times. If you are unable to make any of the pick up times, please email [email protected] to schedule a different pickup time. No bins will be given out without an order confirmation. This can be printed or on a mobile phone.

Step 3: Use the drop down menu to select the number of bins you wish to purchase. You can add one Earth Machine and one Utopia compost bin to your order, but not multiples of both.

Step 4: Click the red "Checkout" button and follow the prompts to pay online. Enter all information and then click the red "Place Order" button. Please note before purchasing that unfortunately we are unable to give a refund of the compost bin price and service fee under any circumstances.

Step 5: Come pick up your bin(s). Compost bins will only be available for pick up on Monday, November 30th from 10am to 2pm and Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm to 6pm at the Office of Resource Stewardship, located at 1907 S Monroe St. For any questions, email [email protected].

If you are unable to pick up your compost bins during the scheduled pick-up times, please contact [email protected] in order to schedule a separate pick up time.

FAQ:

What types of bin can I get?

This sale features two different types of compost bins: the Earth Machine backyard compost bin and the Utopia countertop kitchen compost bin. The Earth machine compost bin is $50 and the Utopia kitchen compost bin is $25. These are wholesale prices and are discounted compared to normal retail price. You may buy one of each, but please do not purchase multiple Earth Machine compost bins or Utopia kitchen compost bins. Orders with multiples of either bin will be cancelled.

Earth Machine 80 gallon backyard compost bin: $50

Utopia kitchen countertop 1.3 gallon compost bin: $25

Is the backyard compost bin too large for my car?

The Earth Machine compost bin dissembles into two stackable pieces for easier transport. Please click here to view a photo of a dissembled Earth Machine compost bin. Dissembled it will have a 33 inch diameter and be 17 inches tall. Please ensure that you have access to a vehicle that can transport an Earth Machine compost bin before purchasing.

What if I am having trouble affording a bin?

A limited quantity of slightly defective but usable bins will be available for free when you checkout through EventBrite.

Where do I pick up my bin(s)?

Compost bin pick up will take place at the Office of Resource Stewardship, located at 1907 S Monroe St. Come by on Monday, November 30th from 10am to 2pm and Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm to 6pm and we will give you your preordered and prepaid compost bin! Compost bin pickup will take place outside and there will be signs directing you to the pickup area. Please note that the pickup area is located in a County parking lot, so trucks might be coming and going. If you cannot pick up your bin during the time you selected, please email Leah Given at [email protected] to schedule another pickup time.

Should I show my ticket when I go to pick up my bin?

Yes. Please have your email confirmation or eTicket with you, either printed or on your phone. Bins will not be given out without a confirmation.

How do I use my compost bin?

Both the Utopia kitchen countertop bin and the Earth Machine backyard bin will come to you with detailed instructions on set-up and use. If you would like to view an information video on how to compost at home, please click here to view the Composting 101 video from Leon County's 2021 Sustainable Community Summit. You can also click here to access the Office of Sustainability's webpage on composting and view a guide of what materials can be composted. You can also reach out to Leah Given, at [email protected] for additional composting help or resources.

What if I have other questions?

For any questions, please reach out to Leah Given at [email protected]