A Jefferson County Based,
Environmentally Friendly, Food Scrap And
Yard Debris Collection Company
Offering Compost Collection in:
Denver County • Arvada • Wheat Ridge • Lakewood • Golden • Westminster • Edgewater
Frequently Asked Questions
The Answers You Need
What if I forget to put out my bucket on pickup day?
Life happens! Just give us a call, give us a call and we'll be more than happy to come pick it up the next day.
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How do we find out if you service my area?
At Rocky Mountain Composting we want to get as much of the Jefferson County, Front-Range community involved in composting as possible. We have expanded into other areas along the Front-range. To see if we service your area, view our service area map »
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As a customer, do I receive compost back?
As a customer of Rocky Mountain Composting you will have the ability to purchase compost at a discounted rate. You as a customer are helping to create this wonderful product so we feel you should have a chance to complete the cycle and introduce this compost back into your property, at a discounted rate. Compost is only available to monthly customers.
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What can I compost?
See our compostable items list below, as well as what NOT to compost:
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Yes and No’s of Composting
Yes, please compost:
Food scraps, including meats, dairy, breads
Cooked foods, fruits, vegetables
Egg shells and cartons, dead flowers
Coffee grounds and filters, tea bags
Paper napkins, paper towels
Paper towel and TP rolls, newspaper
Paperboard, non-glossy, cardboard
Brown paper bags, hair, nails
Leaves, garden pruning’s, grass clippings
Small branches up to 3 inches in diameter
Cow, horse, and, chicken manure
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Please do not
compost:
Plastics, of any kind, straws, lids,
Metals, foil, treated wood
Diapers, human, dog, or cat poo
Cat litter, diseased plants
Glossy, heavily dyed paper
Plastic bags
Dryer lint
Frozen/refrigerated paperboard
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