South Florida's Original Composting Farm Since 2008
Turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil and partnering with Miami-Dade County to tackle our waste crisis—one truckload at a time. Join the companies choosing to become Compost Champions.
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How It Works
Complete Service from Start to Finish
Site Visit
Assess how many containers will be needed, and where they are placed.
Staff Training
We train your team on simple separation protocols, and provide video and printable PDFs for staff unable to attend live training.
Professional Collection
Commercially licensed drivers with specialized trucks
Clean Operations
Every container is rinsed and refreshed at each pickup
Compliant Processing
All material processed at our certified facility
Soil Regeneration
Working with a network of local farmers, your food scraps go right back home, feeding farm animals and microbes to build soil that actually regenerates life - that's what regenerative farming is all about, going beyond sustainable to actually healing and creating more life!
Expertise Capacity & Professionalism
Experts in the Field
17 Years of Professional Expertise
Founded in 2008 and led by Dr. Lanette Sobel (MS, DPM), dubbed "Miami's Queen of Compost" by the Miami Herald. And when the Doc gets stumped, we've got a team of consultants with a combined 112 years of composting and soil science wisdom.
Professionalism
We come when we say we're going to come. We have the right tools for the job and we do the whole job, and we leave it clean. We know how important it is to handle the waste properly because when you don't, it's nasty.
The Right Tools for the Job
Food is much heavier and wetter than regular garbage, which means a regular garbage truck and trash containers are not designed to handle just food. In 2008 when we started, there were no trucks on the market that could handle food without leaking all over the road. No pressurized water tanks on the side to clean the toters. So we had to custom order one. We learned a lot, and customized a second truck. We're now on our 3rd fully customized garbage truck with all the bells and whistles to keep our operation running smoothly, and your business feeling proud.
Service Area
We service commercial food waste generators throughout South Florida: Homestead, Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys.
Capacity
We can handle the volume. We have the right equipment, we have the network of farmers on top of our own 17 acres, and we have the right team and connections.
The Commercial Solution
Seamless Logistics
Reliable, Flexible Collection
We provide containers and offer scheduled pickup options (daily/weekly) that integrate seamlessly without disrupting your operations. Our service adapts to your schedule.
Full Compliance
Meet Your Zero-Waste Goals
Our service helps your business meet local mandates, corporate targets, and sustainability certifications effortlessly. Stay compliant while building your green credentials.
Advanced Reporting: ESG, Compliance, and Proposal Support
ESG Reporting
We provide quarterly or annual reports detailing diversion metrics, carbon savings, and landfill reduction data. Perfect for B2B clients who need comprehensive sustainability documentation for stakeholders and investors.
- Real-time diversion reports and yearly totals
- Carbon footprint reduction metrics
- Landfill diversion statistics
- Customizable reporting formats
RFP & Procurement Support
The Fertile Earth team is fully prepared to assist with RFP submissions, vendor applications, and municipal contracting processes to secure your next large contract. Essential for B2B clients.
- RFP response support
- Vendor application assistance
- Municipal contracting guidance
- Documentation preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing is customized based on your volume and pickup frequency. Most clients see net savings when factoring in reduced traditional waste hauling costs. Request a custom quote to receive a detailed cost analysis for your operation.
We provide leak-proof 65-gallon toters (holding 300-500 lbs depending on material type) and 3-yard dumpsters for higher-volume generators. During our site assessment, we'll determine optimal container placement that minimizes disruption to your operations.
We offer flexible contract terms tailored to your business needs. Contact us to discuss options that work for your operation.
Absolutely. Our superior vermicomposting process handles all food waste including meat, dairy, oils, and heavy organic material. Unlike standard composting, our method processes these materials efficiently without odor issues.
Most clients are operational within 1-2 weeks of site assessment. We provide containers, staff training, and begin regular pickups on your preferred schedule.
All material is transported to our 10+ acre certified facility where it undergoes our proprietary vermicomposting process. Instead of contaminating landfills, your organic waste becomes premium soil amendments returned to South Florida's agricultural and landscaping communities.