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Mother Nurture Composting
Now serving all of Delaware
Sign Up NowOur Mission
Mother Nurture Composting Services is transforming Delaware's approach to household food waste by diverting it from landfills and converting it into nutrient-rich compost with convenient curbside pickup. We're dedicated to making composting accessible and hassle-free for busy households, while promoting environmental sustainability through community engagement and education that empowers individuals to create a positive environmental impact.
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51.4%
Food waste and other organic materials comprise 51.4% of municipal solid waste landfills.
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3rd
Municipal solid waste landfills are the third largest source of human-related methane emissions in the U.S
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58%
Wasted food is responsible for 58% of landfill methane emissions.
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30-40%
Composting organic materials could reduce a household's waste by 30-40% [leading to lower trash bills].
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50,000,000
The environmental impact of composting all of our food waste would be equivalent to taking 50-million gas powered cars off the road.
Composting with Mother Nurture
Why Should I Compost?
Food waste accounts for about 58% of methane emissions from solid waste landfills. If 100 households use our service, we would reduce the production of methane by more than 52,000 pounds in a year!
How Will I Compost?
We drop off your bin(s). You collect kitchen scraps in provided bin. We pick it up from your curb every other week. You receive finished compost once a year.
What Can I Compost?
Most food scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, and even paper towels can be composted. Learn more here.
Subscriptions
Monthly Subscription - 5-Gallon Bin(s)
We offer subscription options that provide 5-gallon bins for you to fill with your household food waste. Every other week, on your scheduled day, just place the bin(s) on your curb and we'll come by to empty them. Most families only need 1 bin to start out.
Single Bucket Plan
- $20 one-time startup fee
- $28/month
- Bi-weekly pickup on your scheduled day
Multi-Bucket Plan
- $20 one-time startup fee
- $28/month for first bucket
- $5/month for each additional bucket
- Bi-weekly pickup on your scheduled day