WasteNot Compost

About Us

WasteNot Compost is the nation’s only zero-emissions compost collection service for homes, businesses, and events.

WasteNot began in 2015 out of a kid’s desire to do better. While lugging his sixth bag of trash to a cafe’s dumpster, he knew there was a simple solution: composting. Out of necessity, WasteNot started as a zero-emissions company, utilizing a bike & trailer to service members across the city. As membership soared, the kid and his best friend joined forces to maintain their commitment to sustainability. They aimed to deliver a sustainable service — sustainably. WasteNot went from operating on a bike to a 100% electric fleet, allowing all WasteNot members to Compost Without Compromise™.

Grown from humble beginnings, WasteNot has become Chicago’s leading compost collection provider, the largest electric fleet owner in Illinois, and has been ranked the #1 compost collection service in the USA three years running. collection service in the USA three years running.

Do Compost

  • ALL FOOD WASTE (COOKED OR RAW)

  • COFFEE GROUNDS/FILTERS, TEA BAGS

  • MEAT, FISH, BONES

  • EGGSHELLS, NUT SHELLS, NUTS, & PITS

  • DAIRY & NON-DAIRY ALTERNATIVES

  • BAKED GOODS & GRAINS

  • PAPER TOWELS & 100% PAPER PRODUCTS THAT ARE SOILED

  • PIZZA BOXES

  • BPI-CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS

  • NATURAL FIBERS/PRODUCTS: 100% CORK, 100% SILK, 100% COTTON, 100% WOOD

  • YARD WASTE, FLOWERS, PLANT TRIMMINGS

Don’t Compost

  • PRODUCE STICKERS

  • PLASTIC & STYROFOAM

  • GLASS, METAL, FOIL

  • EXCESSIVE OILS/LIQUIDS (FATS, GREASE, ETC.)

  • PET WASTE, DIAPERS, BABY WIPES