Residential Composting

The first group of drop-off stations 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 one hundred thousand of pounds of residential food scraps in our first year.

Seven (7) more stations will be installed in 2025 as part of phase two: A partnership with Pinecrest, the Miccosukee Tribe, and the Love the Everglades Movement.

How It Works

24/7 Drop-off areas

The first three compost community 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).

Pinecrest resident drops off compost at community composting program

QUESTIONS? Visit us Sundays at the Farmer's Market

  • Pick up a free compost-transfer bin (for Pinecrest residents)
  • Drop-off your residential compost
  • Bring all your questions and stories!

11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156

* Everyone is Welcome!

Perhaps most incredible: Pinecrest is allowing anyone from anywhere to participate in their composting program. So come visit their farmer's market on Sundays!

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.

Learn About Phase Two / Volunteer

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