Buying Compost

Looking to buy compost or mulch?

You’ll need to know 3 things–how to use it, how much you need, and where to find it.

compost use guidelines

Our popular Field Guide to Compost Use lists 13 different types of applications, from Planting Beds to Reclaiming Marginal Lands. Each use provides instructions and quality parameters.  You can view the Field Guide on-line by clicking on the link or purchase it in our store.

Compost/Mulch Calculator

Use this calculator to figure out how much you need. Simply enter the approximate dimensions of the area you need to cover and the depth you want cover it in, and it will calculate the number of cubic yards or cubic meters.

OPTIONAL: If you know the bulk density, the output will include the conversion to tons and kilograms.


Compost Use Calculator

Length of Area to Cover:
Width of Area to Cover:
Length/Width Unit :
Depth Needed:
Depth Unit :
Bulk Density:
Bulk Density Unit :

Composter locator

Once know what you are looking for and how much you need, you can use this map to find a composting facility near you! Map of Composter Members

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