Community Compost Giveback

Application and Waiver

Questions? View the Application Guide
and learn how to apply.

Welcome to the new Community Compost Giveback Application page. This application process has been upgraded, so you can now apply and schedule your delivery online. Please click on APPLY ONLINE below to start your application, or see the Community Compost Giveback Application guide for more details.

The City of Boise offers bulk compost deliveries directly to your neighborhood or organization. Neighborhood groups, community organizations and groups of at least five households are all welcome to apply. If approved, the City of Boise will deliver approximately 20–25 cubic yards of compost at no cost. For more details on qualifying and delivery requirements, see our main Compost Webpage.

For any questions about compost giveback, please complete this contact form or call 208-608-7506.

Requirements

Giveback deliveries must be in the City of Boise.
Compost is for neighborhoods, groups of neighbors and community groups.
When unaffiliated groups of neighbors apply for delivery, a minimum of five households who participate in the compost program must be accessing the compost delivery.
Each community giveback must designate a site for delivery. The location must not block storm drains, roadways or sidewalks and must be safe for delivery and loading material.
If the organizer is not the property owner of the delivery location, the organizer must obtain signed consent from the property owner on behalf of the city.
The organizer must develop a communications strategy to inform the community of this opportunity, such as announcements via neighborhood social media, email groups, websites or meetings.
The organizer is responsible for managing giveback safely and responsibly.

The organizer must develop a plan to use any leftover compost. The city will not pick up any unused compost.

Delivery Requirements

How much is 20 - 25 cubic yards? For reference, 20 - 25 cubic yards of compost will measure approximately 15 feet wide by 15 feet long by 5 feet tall. The delivery truck needs a turnaround area of at least 70' with a dumping area of at least 16' x 20'.
The truck needs a height clearance of 14 feet. The dumping area must be free from power lines, tree branches and structure overhangs.

Restrictions

To keep compost giveback safe and fair, applicants must follow these rules:

The city does not provide compost for any commercial operation through this program.
It is forbidden to sell, re-sell, or trade any goods or services for compost.

For any questions about compost giveback, please complete this contact form or call 208-608-7506.