Capital Compost & Waste Reduction Services

What Capital Compost & Waste Reduction Services does

The Compost Company (legal entity: The Compost Company, LLC) is a Middle Tennessee-based organic waste recycling operator founded in 2012. The company runs a vertically integrated, full-circle composting operation: it picks up organic waste from commercial accounts across the Nashville metro, processes it at its own facility in Ashland City, Tennessee, and sells the resulting compost, mulch, and custom soil blends back to the market through e-commerce, two company-owned retail pickup points, and bulk delivery. The company describes itself as Nashville's only end-to-end organic waste recycling provider and maintains four free public drop-off sites in partnership with municipal and county facilities, supplementing the volume of feedstock flowing into its processing operation.

The product portfolio comprises eight core SKUs: Premium Screened Compost and BlackJack Compost (both STA-certified bulk composts), SuperSoil! Raised Bed Blend, Garden Blend, Natural Hardwood Mulch, Compost Mulch branded as Clyde's Pride, PotLuck Potting Soil, and a Custom Soil Blends line engineered for bioretention, stormwater management, and DOT-approved projects. Two bagged sub-brand SKUs extend the consumer channel to third-party retail. The commercial service line includes scheduled food-waste pickup with custom bin setup, staff training, and monthly diversion reporting, plus a full-service event composting offering for festivals, weddings, and corporate events at venues like Music City Center. Distribution combines a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, the Ashland City flagship, an Antioch pickup point, bulk delivery across a six-county service area, and bagged retail at select Middle Tennessee retailers.

Revenue mechanics blend three streams: one-time product sales (per-unit pricing from $16 to $46, plus quote-based custom blends with $200-$400 delivery minimums and 20+ cubic yard wholesale tiers), recurring commercial composting subscriptions for institutional accounts, and project-based event services. The go-to-market is hybrid: self-serve e-commerce for consumers and small contractors, and a direct enterprise sales motion with free site assessments for commercial and institutional clients. The company is founder-led (Ed Wansing, Clay Ezell, Jeffrey Ezell, with partner Baxter Lee), has 1-10 employees, has not raised outside capital, and discloses no revenue.

Name

Capital Compost & Waste Reduction Services

Legal name

The Compost Company, LLC

Website

https://compostcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Capital Compost & Waste Reduction Services (dba The Compost Company) is a Middle Tennessee full-circle composting operator that picks up commercial organic waste, processes it at its Ashland City facility, and sells resulting compost, mulch, and soil products to businesses, contractors, and consumers across six counties. Founded 2012.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composting and Organic Waste Recycling Services

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost & Soil Amendment Product Manufacturing/Blending (Value-Added Organics) (BPALAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Food Waste Programs & On-Site Solutions (Cafeterias, Grocers, Hospitality) (BPALAEAE), Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Organics & Composting Programs (Food Waste, Green Waste) (BPABALAC), Organics Collection & Processing (Composting/Anaerobic Digestion) (IMAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Commercial composting services
• Organic waste recycling
• Compost and soil products
• Food waste diversion
• Landfill diversion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compost and Soil Product Sales: Sale of premium screened compost, BlackJack compost, mulch, raised bed soil blends, garden soil, and custom soil mixes to consumers, contractors, and landscapers. Products sold by the yard or in bags.
2. Commercial Composting Services: Recurring commercial food waste pickup services for Nashville businesses including restaurants, hotels, schools, and offices. Includes bin provision, staff training, scheduled pickups, and diversion reporting.
3. Event Composting Services: Full-service event composting support for Nashville festivals, weddings, and corporate events including bin rentals, signage, compostable materials guidance, and post-event waste pickup.
4. Bulk Delivery Services: Delivery of bulk compost, mulch, and soil across Middle Tennessee with flexible scheduling and volume pricing for contractors and commercial buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Capital Compost & Waste Reduction Services (The Compost Company) operates a full-circle organic waste recycling business in Middle Tennessee. The company collects commercial food waste and organic debris from local businesses, processes the material at its Ashland City facility, and sells the resulting premium compost, mulch, and engineered soil blends to consumers, contractors, and landscapers. It also offers event composting, residential drop-off sites, and custom soil blending for green infrastructure projects.

Product overview

The Compost Company is a full-circle composting solution provider serving Middle Tennessee since 2012. The company offers a portfolio of compost, mulch, and soil products alongside commercial composting services. Products include Premium Screened Compost and BlackJack Compost (both STA-certified bulk composts), SuperSoil! Raised Bed Blend and Garden Blend (soil mixes), Natural Hardwood Mulch and Compost Mulch (Clyde's Pride), PotLuck Potting Soil, and Custom Soil Blends for commercial projects. These products are complemented by commercial services including scheduled Commercial Pickup, free Compost Drop-Off at four Nashville locations, and Event Composting for festivals and gatherings. A Compost Calculator tool helps customers determine material needs. The company also offers bagged versions of select products at retail locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperSoil!: Raised Bed Blend - a premium soil blend engineered specifically for raised garden beds, combining Premium Screened Compost, native soil, sand, peat moss, and perlite.
• BlackJack Compost
• Garden Blend
• PotLuck Potting Soil
• Clyde's Pride

Products and services

• Premium Screened Compost STA-certified, double-screened organic compost made from recycled food scraps and yard debris, sold in ½ cubic yard increments at $27.46 per unit. Used for landscaping, turf installation, raised beds, and commercial growing operations.
• BlackJack Compost STA-certified, single-screened bulk compost offering a cost-effective alternative to Premium Screened Compost at $22.89 per unit. Targeted at landscapers, gardeners, and contractors for large planting beds, soil rebuilding, slope stabilization, and erosion control.
• SuperSoil! Raised Bed Blend Premium engineered soil blend for raised garden beds, combining Premium Screened Compost, native soil, sand, peat moss, and perlite. Priced at $38.90 per unit.
• Garden Blend Balanced soil mix of Premium Screened Compost, screened topsoil, and natural sand, designed to break up clay-heavy soil and improve structure for in-ground gardens. Priced at $29.75 per unit.
• Natural Hardwood Mulch 100% untreated hardwood mulch with no dyes or additives for moisture retention, weed suppression, and soil temperature regulation. Priced at $16.02 per unit.
• Compost Mulch (Clyde's Pride) 60/40 blend of Natural Hardwood Mulch and Premium Screened Compost that actively improves soil health while providing weed suppression and moisture retention. Contact for pricing.
• PotLuck Potting Soil All-natural potting soil blend of Premium Screened Compost, sphagnum peat moss, and perlite for houseplants, container gardens, and garden starts. Priced at $45.77 per unit.
• Custom Soil Blends Engineered soil mixes tailored to project specifications for contractors, engineers, and landscapers, including bioretention and stormwater media for DOT-approved projects and green infrastructure applications. Quote-based pricing.
• Commercial Pickup Services Scheduled commercial food waste and organic waste pickup service for Nashville restaurants, schools, hotels, and businesses. Includes custom bin setup, flexible pickup schedules, staff training, and monthly diversion reporting, beginning with a free site visit.
• Compost Drop-Off Service Free drop-off service for food scraps and yard waste at four Nashville-area locations (Omohundro Recycling Center, East Center, The Compost Company Site, Anderson Lane Center), with no appointment required.
• Event Composting Full-service composting for Nashville festivals, weddings, corporate events, and conventions. Includes compost bin rentals, signage, compostable materials guidance, and post-event waste pickup.
• Premium Screened Compost (Bagged) 1 cubic foot bagged version of Premium Screened Compost distributed through select Middle Tennessee retailers. Priced at $10.00 per bag.
• PotLuck Potting Soil (Bagged) 1 cubic foot bagged version of PotLuck Potting Soil for houseplants, container gardens, and raised bed projects. Priced at $12.00 per bag.

Quantifiable outcome

• Businesses often reduce overall waste disposal costs by downsizing trash containers when heavy organic materials are diverted to composting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Omohundro Recycling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree compost drop-off location accepting food scraps and yard waste from residents. Operated as part of Nashville's waste diversion infrastructure.
• East CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity drop-off site for organic waste diversion serving Nashville residents with extended operating hours.
• Anderson Lane CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrop-off location for residential food scraps and yard waste contributing to local landfill diversion efforts.
• Ezell Pike Convenience CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenience center drop-off site supporting community composting participation in the Nashville area.
• EarthMatter (NYC Compost Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining organization where co-owner Clay Ezell completed composting certification through the NYC Compost Project, processing organic waste from New York City's five boroughs.
• Metro Nashville Public WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with government agency for composting program expansion in schools, community centers, businesses, and homes across Davidson County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cedar Grove Composting: Pacific Northwest commercial composting operator processing food and yard waste into STA-certified compost products. Closely comparable processing-to-product model with certification-driven quality positioning.
• CompostNow: Subscription-based residential and commercial compost pickup service in the Carolinas and beyond. Comparable recurring pickup revenue model serving households and businesses.
• Bootstrap Compost: Full-service commercial composting provider in Austin and Pacific Northwest serving restaurants, offices, and events. Closely comparable subscription-based commercial pickup service and DTC product model.
• Rust Belt Riders: Cleveland-based commercial food waste collection and composting service serving restaurants, schools, and businesses. Comparable subscription pickup model and finished compost product line.
• Atlas Organics: Direct Southeast US competitor operating commercial food waste collection and composting, serving municipal and enterprise customers across multiple states. Comparable business model with collection-to-product vertical integration.
• Veteran Compost: Mid-Atlantic commercial composting operation serving businesses, municipalities, and households with collection, processing, and finished compost products. Closely aligned vertically integrated model.

Broad incumbents

• Recology: Major West Coast integrated waste hauler with organics processing and compost product lines. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in commercial organics collection and finished compost.
• Republic Services: Major national solid waste and recycling company with commercial organics and composting programs in select markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise-level collection capabilities.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services company with a dedicated organics recycling segment serving commercial and municipal customers. Overlapping capabilities at national scale pose a long-term competitive threat.

Regional players

• Royal Waste Services: New York City commercial composting and organic waste hauler serving restaurants, hotels, and institutions. Comparable commercial food waste diversion services in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thecompostco
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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