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In October 2026 a Google reviewer wrote that they had used Black Earth Compost for years, first in Cambridge and now in Gloucester, and had diverted 240+ lbs of food waste from the landfill in the past year. The Manchester-by-the-Sea company collects food scraps at the curb and sells compost and soil, and it holds 4.9 stars from 182 Google ratings. In October 2026 a Hopkinton customer wrote that they get curbside pickup once a week and that the service brings more bags with the pickup when they request them through the store. In September 2026 a reviewer wrote that they wheel the bin to the street every other Sunday night and it is empty the following morning. Another September 2026 customer, who had moved across town, wrote that the new pickup was missed the first week and that the person they worked with compensated them for two weeks of pickups. A September 2026 commenter on r/malden wrote that the city contracts with Black Earth for compost, for a yearly fee, and that it picks up every Friday. In a 2023 review, a customer wrote that pickup is offered weekly or every other week and the frequency can be switched every six months. In May 2025 a customer wrote that two deliveries of soil for new raised beds came with no glass and no rocks, and that Kate dumped 4 yards of soil into the center of their tarp. In January 2025 a customer wrote that the truck hit and damaged their fence during a bulk compost delivery, and that customer service worked with the original fence installer to coordinate and pay for the repair. In June 2026 a one-star reviewer wrote of "large chunks of glass and garbage" in the soil and said the company has "absolutely no screening process." In March 2025 a three-star reviewer who had bought raised bed soil for a couple of years complained about the amount of filler in their last order. In November 2024 a one-star reviewer wrote that pickup was irregular and then stopped, and that the company had not responded in three weeks after they called and wrote. In a 2022 review, a customer wrote that the company missed three pickups in a row, that they cancelled, and that people in an apartment, condo or townhouse complex should find another company.
“The city also contracts with black earth for compost, which is also a yearly fee (I forget how much, my neighbor bought it and lets us use theirs) and they pick up every Fri.”
“There are currently 518 households in Swampscott subscribed to Black Earth Compost’s collection service. Black Earth Compost collects their food scraps and transports them to one of its facilities, where they are processed into compost.”
“The commission is working with Black Earth Compost, which would collect food waste and other compostable materials directly from participating homes.”
“It remains in advanced negotiations with Black Earth Compost to operate the site and haul organic waste.”
“Tour of Black Earth Compost, Manchester-by-the-Sea”
Our family has been composting for several years now and we have made a big effort to eat healthier and rely less on ready-made and processed foods. My grocery cart is now filled with lots of fruits and vegetables, which means more food prep—but also more scraps to nourish the soil. It feels great knowing that the same choices that nourish our bodies can also help nourish the soil. It’s a simple, daily action that benefits both our health and the environment. I hope more people will recognize how these small, everyday choices can add up to make a meaningful difference and help create a healthier, more sustainable future for our children and our planet. Friends and neighbors have also noticed a significant reduction in the amount of trash they generate since they started composting. Some have been using Brookline’s Food Waste Drop-Off bins and love the convenience of bringing their food scraps along when they head out. Our Brookline Public Schools have students composting during lunch. All we need is to have their families embrace the same habits at home. By working together, we can reinforce what our children are learning at school and take another important step toward creating a healthier, more sustainable, and livable future for the next generation.
Been using Black Earth Compost for years now, first in Cambridge and now in Gloucester! Not only is it good for the planet, but it also prevents food smells and kitchen trash in our home. Collection is so easy and inexpensive. In the past year alone, we’ve diverted 240+ lbs of food waste from the landfill! Love supporting a Gloucester local business doing great things.
Black Earth has cut my food waste problem entirely. I had been backyard composting since 1998, but the rats in Belmont are such a nuisance! Then I heard about Black Earth Compost in 2018 and have been a happy customer since. I love their bags of compost each spring. And as I said earlier, my food waste, coffee grounds, etc get composted. They even do bones! And dairy!
I live in Hopkinton, MA and get curbside pickup of Black Earth Compost once a week. This service is great because all of our food waste can go in it -- more than we could if we were doing backyard composting. The service reliably picks up, and also conveniently brings more bags with the pickup when I request them through the store. Composting has changed my perspective on waste, dramatically reducing our trash to a kitchen bag every ~2 weeks (which doesn't smell). Now when we are away or visiting family in other areas that don't have composting, it feels weird be be putting egg shells, banana peels, tea bags, corn husks, watermelon rinds, etc in the trash. I was happy when Black Earth became available in my in-laws town on the Cape at the transfer station, where they bring their compost now too. I am happy to be part of diverting food waste from landfills and incineration, and instead contributing to the creation of nutrient rich soil. I look forward to when this is more commonplace for both residents and businesses. I recommend using Black Earth compost in whatever form is available to you -- residential or business curbside pickup, at a community location, or for events.
Fantastic company, great communication, easy to use website, and well-respected municipal and business partnerships.
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