
Residential Composting
The first two compost-hub locations for residential drop-off are in service!
In 2024, Fertile Earth and the Village of Pinecrest teamed up to create the first program of its kind in South Florida: Multiple drop-off stations for food scraps in order to activate large-scale residential composting.
With just three stations, we have already rescued over 150,000 pounds of residential food scraps in our 18 months.
We now have added a second site in Homestead, at the entrance to our farm, while we wait for the big news:
There will be seven (7) more hubs installed in 2025-26! as part of a new program The Everglades Earth Cycle: A partnership with Fertile Earth and Pinecrest, the Miccosukee Tribe, and the Love the Everglades Movement.
How It Works: 24/7 Compost Hubs

Compost Hub 01: Pinecrest
The first community compost hubs are in Pinecrest. 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
1) A large drop off bin is located in front of the Pinecrest Public Library. (Photo)
2) Community bins are also located between the Community Center and Pinecrest Gardens (look for signs near the cottage).

Compost Hub 02: Farm Entrance
There is another location in Homestead, at the entrance to our farm, which is at the corner of 152 Ave SW and 264 Street.
Please note, there is a lock at this hub in order to avoid contamination.
This location is free and open 24/7, but is extra ideal for drop offs on Fridays (in case anyone wants to join Volunteer Fridays 4-6 PM)!

QUESTIONS? Fertile Earth has a table at the Pinecrest Farmers Market
- Pick up a free compost-transfer bin
- Drop off your residential compost
- Bring all your questions and stories!
11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156

* Everyone is Welcome!
And best of all: The sites at Pinecrest and Fertile Earth are open 24/7 and anyone from anywhere is welcome to participate in this composting program.

Current Sponsors & Partners
This pilot program was initiated by Pinecrest Councilmember Shannon del Prado and is fully funded by Miami-Dade County District 7 Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Phase Two of this program is funded by the Love the Everglades Movement, Village of Pinecrest, and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians.