
Residential Services & Products
Carter's Compost is grounded in its ultimate mission to capture as much organic waste as possible, and turn it into amazing compost for our community. We have various locations and residential subscription types in the Traverse City area:
-
Downtown/West Traverse City: Weekly and Every-Other Week curbside pickup
-
Downtown Traverse City: Unlimited drop-off (May - October)
-
Sara Hardy Farmers Market: Unlimited drop-off (May - October)
-
City of Traverse City Neighborhood Hubs: Weekly curbside pickup
​
Join our scrap pickup or drop-off subscription to be a Carter's Compost Champion and help to keep our town green and thriving for years to come!
​
Interested in getting started at your business or condo/apartment? Check out our Commercial options!
Subscription Services
Pay-as-you-Throw Drop-off
As needed, you’ll bring your food waste to our designated composting site where a Carter's Crewmember will process it.
​
This option is available May - October in Downtown Traverse City.
​
Pay-as-you-Throw on your own cadence for $4. Click the button below to learn more:
Products & Other Services
Composting Equity
Equity Subscription
If your household is currently enrolled in WIC, SNAP EBT or a Bridge Card, or you are receiving Disability or Unemployment, then you can qualify for our Income Equity Rate of $4 a week for curbside pickup.
​
Please fill out the Application Form below, and we will respond with eligibility and details.
