About Us
Who we are:
In 2017, Colleen Falicki founded Back to Earth Compost Crew as a steward of the environment working to keep food scraps out of landfills and making the world a better place for generations to come.
What we offer:
We offer easy to use home/office/restaurant/catering food scrap pick up in Suburban Philadelphia.
Looking to compost in your yard? We also offer compost education and consults. Email us at backtoearthcompost@gmail.com
Why food scrap pick-up service?
With 30-40% of the food supply ending up in landfills it is imperative that we make a change to our old systems. Back to Earth Compost Crew will be your partner as you change old habits or add to your current green habits.
>>Photo from left to right: Colleen's daughter, Colleen Falicki, Owner & Founder and Anna Maphis, our Ambler Farmers Market Ambassador.
FAQ's
How often will you pick up my scraps?
How often will you pick up my scraps?
How often will you pick up my scraps?
Curbside Compost Pick-up Service
is every other week.
ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL
Click on Get Started to begin your free trial.
Space Requirements?
How often will you pick up my scraps?
How often will you pick up my scraps?
Our home food scrap buckets are 5 gallons in volume with an easy on & off lid.
What can I compost?
How often will you pick up my scraps?
Do you work with restaurants?
What can go in my bucket?
Do you work with restaurants?
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
Do you work with restaurants?
Yes! We will schedule a convenient time to discuss your food scrap pick-up needs.
Do you sell compost?
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
At this time, we do not sell compost, however we offer it to our curbside pick-up customers in the spring & fall.
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
My office mates and I would like to use your service...what are the requirements?
We will schedule a time to meet with you to determine what size bucket/container as well as a convenient pick-up time.
What can I put in my Compost bucket?
Yes! These items can be composted... if they can fit in your bucket(s):
- Brown paper bags (uncoated and unlaminated)
- Cardboard (ripped up)
- Coffee grounds / paper filters
- Compostable plates
- Corncobs
- Eggshells & paper egg cartons
- Breads & pastries
- Fireplace ashes (cooled)
- Fruits - all parts
- Grass clippings
- Hay and straw
- Leaves
- Paper napkins/paper towels (without cleaning chemicals)
- Pasta
- Pet hair
- Pizza boxes (soiled is fine as long as it's ripped up)
- Pine needles
- Only Shredded Newspaper
- Nut shells
- Rice
- Sawdust
- Tea bags (please remove staples)
- Toothpicks
- Veggies - all parts
- Wood chips
- Yard trimmings (no vines or invasive weeds)
PLEASE NO meat, bones, dairy, produce stickers ,rubber bands, twist ties, coated cardboard, junk mail or plastics.
Please email us at backtoearthcompost@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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