"Food Scrap and Organic Waste Management Service in Western Massachusetts. Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we REDUCE waste in landfills by REUSING organic materials to REPLENISH the soil." Residential Service Curbside pickup service for your compost! We will provide a 5 gallon bucket and a counter food scrap container. We line your bucket with a new compost-able liner every pickup and rinse your bucket as needed! Customer Sign Up Our Service Areas Zone A Longmeadow E. Longmeadow Springfield Wilbraham Ludlow Holyoke Chicopee South Hadley Granby Zone B- Towns Hampden Easthampton Belchertown W. Springfield Agawam Westfield Amherst Northampton Hadley *Weekly pickup currently unavailable in W. Springfield, Westfield and Agawam Zone A Prices Residential Pick up $16/month Every other week (1 Five gallon bucket) $21/month Every week (1 Five gallon bucket) Additional Buckets: $23/month (2 buckets, weekly pickup) $26/month (3 buckets, weekly pickup) $29/month (4 buckets, weekly pickup) Zone B Prices Residential Pick up $18/month Every other week (1 Five gallon bucket) $24/month Every week (1 Five gallon bucket) Additional Buckets: $26/month (2 buckets, weekly pickup) $29/month (3 buckets, weekly pickup) $31/month (4 buckets, weekly pickup) Anchor 2 WHAT CAN YOU COMPOST? We like to say at Banana Compost "If it was once alive, it goes inside!" as a way to think about if something can be composted! Below is a list of all materials that we accept: Fruits and Vegetable Scraps (PLEASE REMOVE PRODUCE STICKERS)! Eggshells Bread, grains and pasta Coffee Grounds, filters, and tea Nuts and Spices Napkins and Paper towels (NO CHEMICAL CLEANERS) Yard Clippings (non chemically treated), Flowers Newspaper and Cardboard Cheese/ Dairy Products Meat/ Bones COMPOST GIVEBACK All customers receive finished compost back every year. This is included in your subscription fee. Compost givebacks occur twice a year in late spring and early fall. Every other week customers receive 2 cubic feet of finished compost annually Every week customer receive 4 cubic feet of finished compost annually Start your free trial today! Customer Sign Up Business/Event Quote HOW IT WORKS The A-Peeling Part! Free One Month Trial Your 1 month trial includes 2 pick ups (biweekly, every other week) Customer Rewards! Gift Card Giveaway Just for being a customer, you will be entered to win a gift card to a local business. Gift cards are given away monthly, make sure you check your mail box after pick ups! Customer Perks After 1 year of being a customer receive rewards! - Finished Compost - Earn free months of service with referrals!

"Food Scrap and Organic Waste Management Service in Western Massachusetts. Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we REDUCE waste in landfills by REUSING organic materials to REPLENISH the soil." Contact Us Banana Compost Ludlow, MA 01056 Matt (860) 884-3649 Steve (413) 222-1835 gilmanm@bananacompost.com demonts@bananacompost.com First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Food Scrap & Organic Material Collection Service in Western Massachusetts. We serve residential and commercial customers in Hampden and Hampshire counties: Educational Institutions & Learning Centers Food scrap and organic waste collection is just the tip of the iceberg for us. Our founders have over a decade of teaching experience! Become a local leader in sustainability! Service Includes: Developmentally appropriate lesson plans & activities Composting can provide teachable moments about reducing landfill waste, the environmental impact of waste, proper waste sorting techniques, and how organic materials can be reused to replenish our soil with nutrients and grow healthier food! Finished compost Provide students with a hands-on learning experience!!! Use finished compost for your schools garden or classroom projects! Students will be able to make a full circle connection, from lunch room waste to a new plant! East Longmeadow Public Schools Composting Program East Longmeadow Schools reported: "In one week, 209 pounds of liquids were collected (not put in trash), 46 pounds of recyclable containers, 132 pounds of food waste, and only 19 pounds of trash. 95% of cafeteria waste is recyclable or compostable!" Contact us for more information

"Food Scrap and Organic Waste Management Service in Western Massachusetts. Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we REDUCE waste in landfills by REUSING organic materials to REPLENISH the soil." Municipal Service Rethink your organic waste options Benefits Reduce town landfill space or tipping costs Reuse organic materials as energy or compost for town grounds Start a pilot program! Try an organic waste diversion program in your town or city Contact us for state grant opportunities and additional information on making your community more sustainable Check out the Recycling Works MA website below for more information on reducing food waste Municipalities Anchor

Food Scrap & Organic Material Collection Service in Western Massachusetts. We serve residential and commercial customers in Hampden and Hampshire counties: Commercial Service Free consultation on organic waste solutions. Let us help you start composting today! We Service: Cafes Bakeries Flower shops Pet Groomers Restaurants Colleges and more! Custom Quote Compostable material can be more affordable to dispose of when separated from other trash. 66% of material thrown into landfills is compostable When materials are composted instead of thrown into incinerators or landfills the cost to dispose of these materials is much less because they can be reused as a resource. Commerical Anchor The A-Peeling Part! Promotion and Marketing Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond composting. We believe sustainability is also maintaining a strong local economy. Receive rewards referring others. Referral Rewards: Receive free pick ups for referring businesses or residential customers Finished Compost: Receive finished compost after 1 year of service! Use it for your garden, store front, or donate it to a local school, club, or other organization! Gift Card Giveaway We want to reward you and our residential customers for choosing to be sustainable by raffling off gift cards every week to local businesses and bringing new customers into your doors. 90% of customers who receive a gift card to a local business are likely to make future purchases 59% of customers spend more than the gift cards value Social Media The average person spends 145 minutes per day on social media. We build a community between our businesses and residential customers Let the community learn more about your business Video Tours Interviews Pictures Special Events/Services Sustainability Practices Rewards Get a quote! Leave us your name, contact info and a brief description of what your looking for! Choose an option Request a Quote Thanks for submitting!

"Food Scrap and Organic Waste Management Service in Western Massachusetts. Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we REDUCE waste in landfills by REUSING organic materials to REPLENISH the soil." Event Service Rethink your organic waste options Events mean great company, good times, and lots of food! Between dancing, socializing and other activities sometimes our food gets left behind. Unfortunately that means a lot of uneaten food will end up in landfills and incinerators. Our event service can help minimize food/other organic waste and help cut costs. We service events such as: Weddings Birthday Parties Bridal Showers Baby Showers Conferences and more! Get a quote! Leave us your name, contact info and a brief description of what your looking for! Choose an option Request a Quote Thanks for submitting! Anchor 1

Banana Compost; Food scrap and organic waste removal for households and commercial businesses. Turn your organic waste into compost. Reduce. Reuse. Replenish. "We Make Composting A-Peeling!" WELCOME TO OUR MISSION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE We believe that composting is essential for the health of our planet and all living beings. By educating and empowering communities, we aim to inspire positive environmental choices that benefit everyone and create a happier, healthier Earth for all! Our Service Areas Zone A- Towns Longmeadow E. Longmeadow Springfield Wilbraham Ludlow Holyoke Chicopee South Hadley Granby Zone B- Towns Hampden Easthampton Belchertown W. Springfield Agawam Westfield Amherst Northampton Hadley *Weekly pickup currently unavailable in W. Springfield, Westfield and Agawam Zone A Residential Prices $16/month Every other week (1 Five gallon bucket) $21/month Every week (1 Five gallon bucket) Additional Buckets: $24/month (2 buckets, weekly pickup) $27/month (3 buckets, weekly pickup) $30/month (4 buckets, weekly pickup) Zone B Residential Prices $18/month Every other week (1 Five gallon bucket) $24/month Every week (1 Five gallon bucket) Additional Buckets: $27/month (2 buckets, weekly pickup) $29/month (3 buckets, weekly pickup) $32/month (4 buckets, weekly pickup) Sign Up Start Your Free Trial Here Enter zip code below to see if we service your area! Start Now WHAT CAN YOU COMPOST? We like to say at Banana Compost "If it was once alive, it goes inside!" as a way to think about if something can be composted! Below is a list of all materials that we accept: Fruits and Vegetable Scraps (PLEASE REMOVE PRODUCE STICKERS)! Eggshells Bread, grains and pasta Coffee Grounds, filters, and tea Nuts and Spices Napkins and Paper towels (NO CHEMICAL CLEANERS) Yard Clippings (non chemically treated), Flowers Newspaper and Cardboard Cheese/ Dairy Products Meat/ Bones COMPOST GIVEBACK All customers receive finished compost back every year. This is included in your subscription fee. Compost givebacks occur twice a year in late spring and early fall. Every other week customers receive 2 cubic feet of finished compost annually Every week customer receive 4 cubic feet of finished compost annually HOW IT WORKS WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY Julie A, Longmeadow "I've always wanted to compost instead of throwing food in the trash, and I've tried in the past, but ultimately I was too busy or lazy or forgot to turn the bin. We saw Banana Compost (formerly Commonwealth Sustainability) at a friends' house and I was shocked to learn how incredibly easy they make it. And it's super inexpensive. Our town has tiny trash cans that get filled so quickly, but since we started composting last year, there are weeks we don't even have one full bag of trash. I highly recommend Banana Compost - they are amazing and efficient and great to work with." Sara and Brian G, Longmeadow “Most weeks we can fit all our trash into the barrel, which was unthinkable before we started composting." Kathryn R, Springfield "I can't say enough great things about Banana Compost. I've used other composting services, but this service is unmatched! Matt and Steve are very responsive and respectful, and they go above and beyond for their customers. Compost can be worrisome because it can get kind of gross, but that is completely avoided through the way they conduct business. I love being a customer, and I plan to be one for as long as possible!" WHY COMPOST Landfills Composting Hover over the picture for more info! 1. Using Organic Materials We use organic materials daily and often have leftovers or extras that can be turned into a resource, not waste Compost piles breakdown organic material into nutrient rich so il 2. Reuse Organic Materials 66% of materials thrown into landfills are organic and can be used as a resource, not waste. When organic materials break d own without oxygen, they produce methane which is a strong greenhouse gas, 20x more destructive to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2). Excess methane in the atmosphere is creating a blanket around the earth, contributing to global warming. 4. Reduce Greenhouse Gases Plants use CO2 to eat (photosynthesis). Oxygen is released back into the atmosphere and the Carbon is stored in the soil 3. Replenish Soil Adding compost to native topsoil will provide a slow release of nutrients to grow healthy plants The Compost Circle Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we Reduce waste in landfills by Reusing organic materials to Replenish the soil.

Contact Us! The A-Peeling Part! Free One Month Trial Your 1 month trial includes 2 pick ups (Every other week) Customer Rewards! Gift Card Giveaway Just for being a customer, you will be entered to win a gift card to a local business. Gift cards are given away monthly, make sure you check your mail box after pick ups! Customer Perks After 1 year of being a customer receive rewards! - Finished Compost o r - Free Month of Service! - Earn free months of service with referrals!

"Food Scrap and Organic Waste Management Service in Western Massachusetts. Food and other compostable materials are a resource to the environment. When these materials are composted we REDUCE waste in landfills by REUSING organic materials to REPLENISH the soil." Services Banana Compost pickup services make it easy and convenient to convert your food scraps and other organic waste into compost. Education Residential Commercial Municipalities Events Public or Private Schools, Colleges, Boys & Girls Clubs, Daycares, YMCAs and more! Every other week pickup or weekly pickup More Information Houses, Apartments, and Condos Every other week pickup or weekly pickup Customer Sign Up Flower Shops, Bakeries, Cafes, Restaurants and more! Contact us for your personalized quote! Business Quote Save landfill space and reduce your carbon footprint! Contact us to learn how to invest in your future Municipalities Quote Sports, Concerts, Festivals, Conferences, Weddings and more Contact us for your personalized quote! Event Quote