What Compostable does

Compostable is a Los Angeles-based community composting company founded in June 2019 by Monique Figueiredo. The company provides onsite compost systems, organics recycling, and food waste reduction services aimed at regenerating soil, operating a hyper-local closed-loop system in which collected food scraps remain within 10 miles of origin. Material is processed through a decentralized network of partner farms, including 28 farming hubs accessed via a foundational partnership with LA Compost. Customers include residential members, corporate offices, restaurants and hospitality, special events, and film/TV productions.

The company's core "technology" is its decentralized food scrap collection and processing network rather than a software platform. All material is processed by farm partners using techniques that accept feedstocks typically excluded from municipal composting, including meat, dairy, and citrus. The company also offers on-site composting system installation (worm bins, three-bin systems, bokashi, Aerobin), soil care testing, and consulting or education services. No mobile app, API, SDK, or proprietary AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through residential subscriptions ($20/month drop-off; tiered Standard, Carbon, and Environmental Justice plans for pickup), quote-based corporate composting programs, full- or half-service event offerings, film and TV production organics recovery, a refill delivery add-on in partnership with Recontained ($30–$105/month), and an e-commerce merchandise shop. Distribution is direct through field sales for enterprise, pickup and drop-off routes for residential, and an online storefront. The go-to-market combines community-led engagement (workshops, farm tours, Farm Day events) with event-driven acquisition and enterprise field sales positioned around ESG and LEED goal achievement.

Name

Compostable

Legal name

Compostable

Website

https://compostablela.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compostable is a Los Angeles-based community composting company founded in 2019 that provides hyper-local food scrap collection, organics recycling, and soil regeneration services to residential members, corporate clients, special events, and film/TV productions across 50+ LA neighborhoods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Composting Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Organics End-Market Services (Land Application, Soil Restoration, Erosion Control) (BPALAEAL), Composting (Windrow, Aerated Static Pile, In-Vessel) (EUAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Community composting services
• Organic waste diversion
• Food scrap pickup
• Corporate sustainability programs
• Production waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Memberships: Monthly subscription memberships for residential food scrap collection with multiple plan tiers (Standard, Carbon, Environmental Justice, Drop-Off). Includes bin provision, metric tracking, and compost giveaways.
2. Corporate Composting Programs: Weekly office pickup services with customized solutions, waste audits, sustainability workshops, farm tours, and quarterly impact reports. A-la-carte offerings include e-waste recycling, volunteering, and on-site worm farms.
3. Special Event Services: One-time event composting services for weddings, galas, premieres, and corporate events. Full-service (on-site staff) or half-service (drop-off/pickup) options. Members receive 10% discount.
4. Production Organics Recovery: Composting and food recovery services for film, TV, commercial, and photo productions. On-set composting solutions, craft services waste management, and compliance reporting.
5. Product Sales: E-commerce sales of compost-related merchandise including Soil Food ($8), Forager Tote ($34), Harvest Patches ($18), Compost Tea Bags ($5), Paper Bags ($7), Stickers ($3), and Magnets ($3).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Compostable operates a community composting platform in Los Angeles that collects residential and corporate food scraps and routes them through a hyper-local closed-loop network of partner farms for processing. Core paid offerings include recurring residential drop-off memberships, corporate composting programs, on-site composting system installations, special event collection services, and film/TV production organics recapturing. The company also sells finished compost, compost tea bags, paper scrap bags, and eco-merchandise through its online shop, and provides consulting, soil care, and educational workshop services.

Product overview

Compostable is a community composting company offering a multi-service platform centered on organic waste diversion and soil regeneration. The core offering consists of residential drop-off memberships, corporate composting solutions, special event collection services, and production organics recapturing for film/TV. These are supplemented by add-on modules including on-site composting system installation, consulting, education/workshops, and soil care services. The company also operates a merchandise shop selling compost-related products (Soil Food, Compost Tea Bags, Paper Bags) and eco-merchandise (Forager Tote, Harvest Patches, Stickers, Magnets). A Recontained refill delivery service add-on provides zero-waste personal care and home cleaning products. Residential plans are differentiated into Standard, Carbon, Environmental Justice, and Drop-Off tiers, all feeding into a hyper-local closed-loop system keeping scraps within ten miles of origin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Drop-Off Membership Community composting membership allowing Los Angeles residents to drop off food scraps at partner locations throughout the city for $20/month, forming a hyper-local closed-loop system that keeps scraps within ten miles of origin.
• Corporate Composting Solutions Sustainability services for businesses including weekly composting memberships, personalized needs assessments, custom signage, presentations, sustainability workshops, farm tours, quarterly impact reports, and e-waste recycling.
• Special Event Collection Services Organic diversion solutions for experiential marketing, launch events, premieres, galas, and weddings, including food recovery and donation, composting, and post-event impact reports; members receive 10% off.
• Production Organics Recapturing Waste diversion services for film, TV, and event productions including on-set composting solutions, craft services waste management, full-scale production support, and compliance reporting for California waste reduction mandates.
• Soil Care Services Testing and treatment services for soil health that use compost as a probiotic for soil to reintroduce vital biology for healthy plant life.
• Consulting Services Professional development and composting consultation services, including expertise sharing and educational support for organizations and individuals.
• Education Services Speaking engagements and interviews for corporate gatherings and sustainability events, covering composting importance and soil health.
• On-Site Composting Systems Installation and maintenance of backyard and on-site composting systems including worm bins, 3-bin systems, bokashi, and Aerobins for all property sizes.
• Compost Tea Bags Brewable compost tea product for improving soil health, soil structure, water retention, and strong roots, sold at $5.00 per bag.
• Soil Food Finished compost product made locally in Los Angeles, available in 4 gallon ($8.00) and 27 gallon sizes, with local delivery only.
• Paper Bags 100% paper, plastic-free, non-toxic, PFAS-free, vegetable ink, compostable food scrap bags sold in packs of 10 for $7.00.
• Forager Tote Reversible tote bag constructed using upcycled fabric and leather with blue/orange striped pattern and burnt orange burlap, including a foraging guide; collaborative product priced at $34.00.
• Harvest Patches Embroidered style patches in carrot, squash, and apple designs made from upcycled fabric by a women-owned LA business, sew-on style with felt backing, priced at $18.00.
• Sticker Sheet Decorative sticker sheets priced at $3.00 each.
• Magnets Refrigerator magnets in blue and green colors priced at $3.00 each.
• Recontained Refill Delivery Service Monthly delivery add-on offering zero-waste personal care and home cleaning products with Basic/Deluxe Body and Basic/Deluxe Home package options ranging from $30-105/month, where empty bottles are washed and reused.
• Educational Workshops Workshop offerings including Composting 101, Ask Me Anything: Compost Edition, Fermented Composting/Bokashi, Worm Composting/Vermicompost, Hot/Cold Composting, and Upcycling Seedling Pots; one-hour sessions (two hours for interactive formats), available in-person or virtually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,247,803 lbs diverted from landfills
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LA CompostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundational partnership with LA Compost contributing to a network of 28 neighborhood farming and composting hubs across Los Angeles. LA Compost conceptualized the 'verb' and 'noun' framework for composting education that Compostable uses.
• RecontainedsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRefill delivery service partnership offering zero-waste personal care and home cleaning products as an add-on to Compostable memberships ($30-105/month). Products delivered monthly with bottles washed and reused.
• RoborosupportingOthersSupplier making sawdust sacks out of textile waste diverted from landfills. Part of Compostable's eco-conscious supply chain promoting the green economy.
• Orto FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm partner receiving food scraps for composting. Orto Farms grows Italian varietal produce for local restaurants, with proceeds supporting organizations protecting victims of domestic violence.
• Moonwater FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm partner hosting Compostable Farm Day events. Known for community resilience work and urban agriculture education.
• Cottonwood Urban FarmsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm partner in the San Fernando Valley with orchard, ducks, and community programming.
• Future Foods Urban FarmsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farming partner contributing to local food system. Collaborator on Forager Tote product.
• Grow Good FarmsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm partner aligned with sustainable agriculture values.
• Plastic Beach (itsplastic_beach)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPlastic film recycling partner with shared booth presence at community events like B Market celebration of B Corporations.
• The Goods LAsupportingOthersCollaborated on Forager Tote product using upcycled fabric and leather.
• Upcycled It NowsupportingOthersCollaborated on Forager Tote product using upcycled materials.
• Forage & GrowsupportingOthersCollaborated on Forager Tote product including foraging guide.
• LA Garden CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting urban garden and food system initiatives.
• Root Down LAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm and food access organization partner.
• Yes Plz CoffeesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee partner with community-aligned values.
• Kind GroundssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee-related partner with aligned sustainability values.
• Better EarthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar and sustainability focused partner.
• Sustain LAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sustainability organization advancing environmental initiatives in Los Angeles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mill: Subscription food waste solution using in-home drying/kitchen-bin hardware. Emerging alternative path for residential food waste diversion that competes for the same consumer sustainability wallet as Compostable's drop-off membership.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: One of the largest U.S. waste and recycling companies, with growing organics recycling and sustainability services for enterprise customers. Direct enterprise-channel competitor for corporate ESG-spend.
• Waste Management Inc. National waste services leader operating organic recycling programs and sustainability offerings for large enterprises. Sets the procurement baseline for corporate organics RFPs Compostable competes in.
• Recology: Employee-owned integrated waste hauler with deep West Coast presence including organics collection programs. Represents the large incumbent pathway and a likely municipal-contract competitor in Compostable's home market.

Regional players

• Tilth Soil: Seattle-based residential food waste pickup composter. Comparable subscription and community-composting model on the U.S. West Coast, serving as a benchmark for Pacific-coast expansion.
• Atlas Composting: Subscription food scrap collection service in the Northeast U.S. with similar residential and small-business tiers. Geographic peer with directly comparable service packaging.

Direct peers

• CompostNow: Subscription-based residential and commercial food scrap collection service operating across the U.S. Southeast. Closest subscription-model analog with similar recurring pricing and route logistics outside California.
• Bootstrap Compost: LA-based residential and commercial food scrap pickup service with a subscription model. Closest direct competitor in the same metro, using a comparable decentralized collection-and-route-to-farm approach.
• LA Compost: Nonprofit network of community composting hubs across Los Angeles. Functions both as a foundational partner to Compostable and a parallel operator with drop-off sites and educational programming in the same geography.
• Veterans Compost: Mid-Atlantic community composter offering residential pickup, commercial service, and finished compost products. Comparable product mix across subscription, commercial, and retail compost lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hello.CompostableLA
• Instagraminstagram.com/compostable.la

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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