Community Gardens located in the City of Minneapolis may apply for compost. Compost deliveries begin May 1 and end November 1. However, very cold or snowy weather can affect when the season starts or ends. Compost and compost deliveries are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. However, community gardens that have never received compost, have poor soil quality, or are start-up gardens will get priority. Qualifying community gardens may request one delivery of up to 10 cubic yards of compost. The amount of compost and the number of compost deliveries are limited, and not guaranteed.
Spring/Summer Compost
- Spring compost requests must be submitted by the third Friday in April.
- Deliveries begin May 1 and end September 30.
- 400 cubic yards of no-cost compost is available.
- 30 no-cost compost deliveries are available.
- Once no-cost compost and/or deliveries are exhausted, low-cost options will be offered.
Fall Compost
- Fall compost requests must be submitted by the third Friday in September.
- Deliveries begin October 1 and end November 1.
- 200 cubic yards of no-cost compost is available.
- 15 no-cost compost deliveries are available.
- Once no-cost compost and/or deliveries are exhausted, low-cost options will be offered.
Low-Cost Compost Options
Low-cost compost is 50% off the retail price at $11.00 per cubic yard, plus delivery. Low-cost delivery is available for $120 per delivery. Community gardens will be contacted with billing details. Authorization to add charges to a Minneapolis Utility Billing account, is required, and must be received prior to delivery date.
- 1,000 cubic yards of low-cost compost is available.
- 75 low-cost compost deliveries are available.
Application for Community Garden Compost
All Season Compost Application (web form)
Spring/Summer Compost Instructions and Application (PDF)
Fall Compost Instructions and Application (PDF)
Printable version of Community Garden Compost Program Information (PDF)
Last updated Feb 4, 2019
