Community Compost Giveback

Application and Waiver

Application and Waiver

Boise’s Community Compost Giveback Program returns finished compost—made from your yard trimmings and food scraps—back to our soils. This nutrient-rich soil amendment supports healthy soils, improves water retention and helps close the loop locally.

Through this program, the City of Boise delivers bulk compost (20-25 yards) directly to neighborhoods and community groups at no cost, as it’s included in your compost service!

Who Can Apply?

Neighborhood groups, community organizations, schools and groups of at least five households may apply.

To qualify:

  • Deliveries must be within Boise city limits.
  • Compost must be shared among neighbors or a community group.
  • For informal neighborhood groups, at least five participating households must be active Boise compost program customers.

Commercial operations are not eligible.

What You Receive

If approved, the city will deliver approximately 20–25 cubic yards of compost at no cost.

  • That’s about a 15' x 15' pile, roughly 5 feet tall.
  • Compost is delivered in one bulk drop and is self-serve.

Organizer Responsibilities

Each giveback must designate a safe delivery location. Organizers are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the site does not block roads, sidewalks or storm drains
  • Confirming safe truck access and participant loading
  • Obtaining signed permission from the property owner (if applicable)
  • Promoting the event within the neighborhood or group
  • Managing distribution safely
  • Ensuring all compost is used (the city will not pick up leftovers)

Delivery Requirements

The compost delivery site must provide:

  • A 16' x 20' dumping space such as a driveway
  • 14 feet of vertical clearance
  • No overhead power lines, branches or overhangs

Program Rules

To keep the program safe and fair:

  • Compost may not be sold, resold or exchanged
  • Compost may not be used for commercial landscaping or business operations

Questions?

Please complete this contact form or call 208-608-7506.

Community Compost Giveback Application

Applicant Information




Giveback Information


Giveback Site Approval Checklist






Terms of Use

I have reviewed and agreed to the following declarations and terms in accepting possession and use of, compost from the City of Boise Curb It Program:

1. I hereby agree, to the best of my ability, to ensure that any and all compost materials received from the City of Boise (the “City”) will be used for personal, nonprofit, and noncommercial use. I further certify that material obtained from Curb It and the City will be used solely for its intended purpose as soil amendment, top dressing, soil improvement and mulch.

2. I certify that compost material delivered to the designated site will be distributed among participating residents in my area. I further agree that the material will be cleaned up and removed from the designated giveback location within seven days of delivery.

3. I acknowledge that the compost was produced at the City’s Twenty Mile South Compost Facility from materials collected through the City’s residential compost collection program and is provided AS-IS. Compost is derived from recycled sources and may contain a small percentage of foreign material. I further acknowledge that because of the nature of the source, despite reasonable effort and care by City staff, the City makes no guarantees, assurances, or warranties as to identity, character, condition, purity, or safety of the compost.

4. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and any of its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims of damages or loss against the City and its officers, officials, employees and agents arising out of the loading, unloading, use, or possession of the compost delivered to me.

By checking the box, I have read, understood and agree to the waiver and terms and use.

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