Compost and mulch · Rhode Island

Bristol Discounted Curbside Food Scrap Composting Pilot

Run by Town of Bristol with Black Earth Compost, ERICD and 11th Hour Racing

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free bin starter kit ($36 value: 13-gallon wheeled tote plus 15 liners); year 2 price $99.99 per year (33% off $149.99); free cubic-foot bag of compost each spring
Who qualifies
Year-round Bristol households that Black Earth Compost can serve (condos and multifamily allowed if driver can reach the bin); up to 500 households, first come first served with a waitlist.
Where
Year-round Bristol households, up to 500, first come first served.
Status
Open. But year-1 $50 price ended 2026-09-18; year-2 price shown; waitlist if 500 reached.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Enroll in weekly curbside food-scrap pickup at a discount; receive a spring voucher for finished compost for your garden.

Requirements

  • Year-round Bristol household
  • Bin at a spot drivers can reach, on the curb by 6 am

How to apply

  1. 1Use the Sign Up button on blackearthcompost.com/bristol
  2. 2Pay the subscription
  3. 3Receive the starter kit
  4. 4Put the bin on the curb by 6 am weekly

Timing and deadlines

Pilot runs Sep 18 2025 to Sep 18 2027

Pilot ends 2027-09-18; full price $149.99 after (or $139.99 if 500 enrolled)

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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