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Bennett Compost

Bennett Compost Bennett Compost is a local business dedicated to keeping food out of landfills and recycling it into compost. They work with a variety of businesses, including Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom Philadelphia, providing sustainable solutions for all. Visit their website for more information and get your first month free!

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05/31/2026

No alleyway too small, and no volume too large: 🎯 Get a quote for your business 👉

There are so many reasons to start composting, but for businesses we’ve narrowed it down to these top five:

1️⃣ It’s good for your reputation and client experience: when you start composting, you send a clear message about your values and respect for our neighborhoods - and the planet! Have a block that doesn’t smell like putrid dumpsters is also a plus, especially if you have outdoor seating or open windows.

2️⃣ Less overage fees from your haulers: food waste is voluminous AND heavy - and can often fluctuate in volume way more than anything else in your waste stream. When you start composting, your dumpsters will fill more predictably, reducing overage fees.

3️⃣ Less rats: self-explanatory.

4️⃣ You’re keeping your money local when you compost with us - and that’s something that actually matters to Philadelphians.

5️⃣ Good karma - and excellent compost: perfect for outdoor planters and living decor.

Still not convinced? The numbers speak for themselves: we pick up from over 150 Philadelphia businesses every week. Give us a call 📞 and learn why!

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05/31/2026

🙅‍♀️ No 🙅‍♀️ diseased 🙅‍♀️ plants 🙅‍♀️ please! 🙅‍♀️ Here’s how to spot common plant diseases in your :

🍅 Tomatoes:

- Bullseye rings on lower leaves → Early blight
- Dark water-soaked blotches, white mold on leaf undersides → Late blight
- Tiny white-rimmed spots all over leaves → Septoria leaf spot
- Yellow halos around dark spots → Bacterial spot
Black sunken bottom on fruit → Blossom end rot

🥒 Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini:

- White powder on leaf tops → Powdery mildew
- Yellow patches on top, gray fuzz underneath → Downy mildew
- Dark sunken spots on fruit → Anthracnose
- Vine collapses suddenly, no spotting → Bacterial wilt

🥔 Potatoes:

- Bullseye rings on leaves → Early blight
- Dark olive blotches spreading fast → Late blight
- Rough corky patches on skin → Scab

🫑 Peppers:

- Raised scabby spots with yellow halos → Bacterial spot
- Collapsed stem at soil line, wet rot → Phytophthora blight

🫘 Beans:

- Orange powdery pustules on leaf undersides → Rust
- Gray fuzzy coating on stems and pods → Gray mold
- White cottony growth on stems → White mold

🥦 Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale

- Concentric rings on leaves, centers fall out → Alternaria leaf spot
- Yellow V-shaped patches from leaf edge inward → Black rot
- Stunted plant, roots look like clubs → Clubroot

🥕 Carrots:

- Small tan spots with dark borders on leaves → Cercospora blight
- Dark brown leaf tips spreading inward → Alternaria blight

05/30/2026

Prune ✂️ your 🍅 tomatoes! Alex will show you how, step x step. 👨‍🌾 Flavorful, nutrient-packed food starts with healthy soil. Shop our composts and get FREE delivery in Philly on all bagged and roller products! 👉

05/29/2026

Hey 👋 : we’re coming to your neighborhood! Starting tomorrow, will be a drop off point for ! Here’s how it works:

🪣 Grab a
🪣 Put your inside
🪣 Drop off any time Ray’s is open
🪣 Pay per bucket in store
🪣 No schedule or commitment required!

Stop by tomorrow for a kitchen refresh and start composting!

05/26/2026

Last fall, we received a grant from Closed Loop Partners and to increase our capacity to accept compostable, single use items.

Let’s face it: single use items aren’t going anywhere. We’re busy, we’re on the go, and convenience isn’t a crime. BUT - there’s a version of convenience that doesn’t cost the planet, and that’s where compostable options come in:

When it’s certified compostable and processed correctly, these items break down into a nutrient rich soil amendment instead of sitting in a landfill for centuries.

This grant is helping us build the infrastructure to actually close that loop - so when you grab a compostable produce bag or toss a paper plate in your , it has somewhere real to go.

We collect it, process it, and turn it back into the rich compost that feeds local soil. It’s not *actually* magic, but it kind of feels like it.

Learn more about the work we’re doing to close the loop in ! 👉

05/20/2026

Healthy soil, nutrient packed food - and a 50 foot supply chain. 🌱 It’s time to ditch the grocery store and ! You don’t need a lot of space to get started - here are options that grow well in five gallon containers just about anywhere:

🍅 Cherry Tomatoes
🌶️ Hot Peppers
🥬 Lettuce + Leafy Greens
🫛 Snap Peas
🫘 Beans
🌿 Herbs
🍓 Strawberries
🫐 Blueberries

Our potting soil is designed with container growing in mind, and packed with all the nutrients and microbes your plants crave. Get FREE delivery in Philly on all bagged and roller purchases! 👉

05/14/2026

Our is -safe 🐝💛

We’re proud to create nutrient-rich compost that doesn’t just help your grow, it helps pollinators thrive too. Our options support the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects your garden needs to truly flourish.

Free delivery on all bagged and roller products in Philly 👉

05/08/2026

It shimmers, it’s : it’s ! 🌵🏜️ Made in collaboration with , right here in ! Shop soil + get free local delivery! 👉

A can make all the difference when it comes to rain water runoff - and helps , too! 🐝🦋Our 30g raised bed mix and ar...
05/08/2026

A can make all the difference when it comes to rain water runoff - and helps , too! 🐝🦋

Our 30g raised bed mix and are the perfect soil for your rain garden project. Did you know 💡 that soil enriched with high-quality compost can hold up to 20 TIMES more water than barren soil? (That's 1 cup v. 1.25 gallons!)

Here's how to get started:
💦 Scout your property for the best location; take note of where water naturally flows and collects.
💦 If you have a tight property, consider placing a large, raised bed planter directly under your down spout.
💦 If you have a poured concrete back yard, consider replacing it with water-permeable pavers.

Here's a list of plants that work well for the Philadelphia-area's climate and ecosystem:

🌸 Blue flag iris (Iris versicolor)
🌸 Joe Pye w**d (Eupatorium dubium)
🌸 Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
🌸 New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
🌸 Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
🌸 Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
🌸 Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

🌿 Bottlebrush grass (Hystrix patula)
🌿 Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus)
🌿 Eastern narrowleaf sedge (Carex amphibola)
🌿 Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pennsylvanica)

Here's the best part - Philadelphia Water Department Rain Check program can help you out with the costs of building your new rain garden - up to $1500 total! That's a deal too good not to consider! 👉 pwdraincheck.org

Leave your gardening questions in the comments, and shop soil via link in bio! 👉

📸 via some of our composters up in /

It's from the 9th to 17th! 💚🌳 Did you know that public parks are the primary way most Americans encounter green spaces...
05/06/2026

It's from the 9th to 17th! 💚🌳 Did you know that public parks are the primary way most Americans encounter green spaces in their communities?

As Philadelphians, we're blessed with so many unique green spaces, from our city squares, to Fairmount Park, community gardens, the Schuylkill trails, the new Viaduct Green - and so many more.

These are some of the last places in our community where you can go to just exist - without the pressure or expectation of spending money. That's special, and something worth supporting.

This week and throughout the summer season, do what you can to keep our parks clean! This can be as informal as picking up litter you see on your walk, to volunteering your time for longer-term efforts. However you contribute, every little bit matters and makes a difference.

Ps. We're proud partners of the city + , and help keep both and greens (like w**ds) out of landfills. Then, we compost all that, and return it to the parks! ♻️

Special shout out to The Spring Gardens Community Garden for serving as a hub for our bike pickup in for serving as a hub for our bike pickup in the Spring Garden neighborhood!

We 🫶 our little composters!How do you raise eco-conscious kids? 🤔🌎 Lead by example! is the norm in our household. Brin...
05/05/2026

We 🫶 our little composters!

How do you raise eco-conscious kids? 🤔🌎 Lead by example! is the norm in our household. Bringing home lunch box scraps for the is something our kids do without being reminded; it's second nature.

Good habits start at home.

We make easy and accessible for families just like yours, no back yard needed, no unexpected messes:

💚 Our has an airtight, snap on lid that keeps smells in and pests out - ie. no extra stress or work, because you do enough already!

💚 One bucket not enough? You can add buckets to your weekly pickup as your family grows!

💚 You have the option to get a cleanly washed bucket every week!

Ready to reduce your household's impact? Get your + 1st month of composting FREE via link in bio! 👉 Bennett Compost | https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/subscribe/

April showers bring May flowers 💐 We love locally-grown flowers from the ! Same? Don't forget to them afterwards. We ...
05/03/2026

April showers bring May flowers 💐 We love locally-grown flowers from the ! Same? Don't forget to them afterwards.

We make it easy: just put your wilted blooms (and other organics) in our , and put it out weekly for pickup. That's it!

You can compost more than you think, including cut arrangements and other living decor!

Experience the difference composting makes first-hand: Get your Bennett Bucket + 1st month FREE via link in bio! 💐 Bennett Compost |
https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/subscribe/

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05/01/2026

If this is your favorite jam, you belong here 🌱 Our composts are locally-sourced, made in small batches using traditional methods, and delivered to your door, free.*

Learn more about what sets our soil apart 👉

*Bulk orders delivered by truck will have a reasonable delivery fee applied based on quantity and distance.

New stockist (and composter) alert ⚡️ in ! (2525 E. York St.) Stop in to grab our signature in 5g bags, vermicompost...
04/29/2026

New stockist (and composter) alert ⚡️ in ! (2525 E. York St.) Stop in to grab our signature in 5g bags, vermicompost, and bulk compost.

We make composting possible for businesses of all sizes. Whether you need just one for team lunch leftovers and snacks, or rollers picked up throughout the week, we've got you covered!

Learn more + get a quote for your business's volume and needs! 👉 https://www.bennettcompost.com/commercial | Bennett Compost

04/29/2026

Fall in love again and again with Gritty! ❤️‍🔥

It sparkles, it’s , it’s 💯 : say hello to Gritty, a blend of crushed glass sourced locally from Philadelphia’s own Bottle Underground, our locally-made compost, and biochar, designed for + growing.

Here’s a fact that blew our minds:💡Sand is the second-most consumed resource globally after water, and its mining wreaks havoc on ecosystems. Most cacti and succulent soils rely on unsustainable ingredients like sand, peat, perlite, and vermiculite. Gritty offers a stunning, alternative - beautiful for your plants and better for the planet! 🌎💚

Learn more + shop soil! 👉

04/28/2026

Team is in high gear getting your orders ready and out the door: 💪 by the bag roller or truck-load • fill in rollers and bags • vermicompost • gritty blend for succulents + cacti.

Our products are always local, natural, and safe for everyone in your family, including pets and your backyard pollinators.

Learn more shop soil via link in bio 👉

nap in flowers 🐝💚 Just thought you should know that.We love bees (and if you're here, we bet you do, too!) Did you kno...
04/25/2026

nap in flowers 🐝💚 Just thought you should know that.

We love bees (and if you're here, we bet you do, too!) Did you know:
🐝 Bees often fly more than 1k miles in their lifetime
🐝 They wiggle dance to communicate
🐝 Native bees are far more numerous than honey bees - PA has over 400 species!

this summer by:
💚 Planting flowering plants - native if possible! (Even a window box makes a huge difference)
💚Leaving out a bee waterer - especially on the hottest days!
💚 Use chemical-free, pollinator-safe garden products, like our composts and potting soil!

Shop soil + get FREE delivery via link in bio! 👉

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04/24/2026

Our is made from collected by households like yours - AND businesses throughout Philly! Businesses generate much more food waste than a household, so when they start composting the impact is on a whole different scale. Here’s how much just three of our commercial composters have diverted so far:

🍞 - 30,208 lbs
☕️ - 13,440 lbs
🥬 - 640,461 lbs

Thanks to a grant from + to update our Rising Sun Facility, we will be able to accept a greater volume of products from our commercial composters.

That means less landfill waste, AND a stronger incentive for our commercial partners to think about the full journey of their materials, from how they source to where it all ends up.

Learn more about our services for businesses, organizations, schools - and so much more - via link in bio! 👉

We're not just composters - we're gardeners, too! 🍓🌱 That's why we believe the best food is in soil that's alive, nutr...
04/24/2026

We're not just composters - we're gardeners, too! 🍓🌱 That's why we believe the best food is in soil that's alive, nutrient-rich, and made right.

We use this compost while growing food for our families, and never have to worry if it's safe for our dogs and kids.

We keep out of landfills and it into using natural, traditional methods. Learn more, shop soil, and sign up via link in bio! 👉 Bennett Compost | https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/shop/bennett-compost-shop/

has made major strides when it comes to in the last decade:🌱Let's start with - the city created a model for decent...
04/22/2026

has made major strides when it comes to in the last decade:

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Let's start with - the city created a model for decentralized composting when Pennsylvania issued its first-ever urban composting permit to us in 2022.

We also currently work with the city to reduce at its rec centers, and at its agricultural sciences high school, WB Saul, among other projects. We're also partnering with hyper-local organizations, like the New Kensington CDC, to create innovative new composting solutions for neighborhood residents.

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The Plastic Bag Ban has eliminated an estimated 200 million plastic bags from distribution since 2022, reducing pollution in our vulnerable city ecosystems, especially watersheds.

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The Green City, Clean Waters initiative is a 25-year stormwater management program using rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavement, and bioswales to capture runoff and reduce urban flooding

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The Philly Tree Plan outlines a 10-year strategy to expand the city's tree canopy, particularly in underserved neighborhoods, to reduce urban heat islands and improve air quality.

Every day, your choices add up to the city you actually live in. When you start composting, you're voting for a city that smells better, has fewer overflowing trash bags on the sidewalk, and gives pests and rodents less reason to stick around.

You're choosing a city that's self-reliant, one that takes the organic material right here in our neighborhoods and turns it into something useful - rather than shipping the problem somewhere else.

And more than anything, you're choosing to be the kind of person who doesn't look away from their own footprint. In a city working as hard as Philly is to build a more sustainable future, that accountability, practiced block by block, household by household, is what makes all the difference.

Ready to make your block a little cleaner? Try your first month free + see the difference composting makes! 👉 Bennett Compost | https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/subscribe/

04/19/2026

Feeling pre-tay pre-tay good 🚲 Major thank you to for keeping our crew on the road.

We cover over a third of our residential routes in the city using bikes:
♻️ to reduce traffic, espc. on narrow streets
♻️ to cut down on idling truck pollution
♻️ to reduce noise, especially in the early morning hours

Bikes are aligned with our values, and it’s something concrete we can do to help make the city of Philadelphia cleaner and greener!

Speaking of doing your part - we make it easy to do yours:

Our weekly pickups make composting in the city easy + stink-free! Learn more about our options for households and businesses via link in bio! 👉

Johnny Brenda's composts with us, and your business can, too! Whether you're a restaurant, bakery, grocery store, or caf...
04/17/2026

Johnny Brenda's composts with us, and your business can, too!

Whether you're a restaurant, bakery, grocery store, or café, we've got a composting solution that works for you. We'll handle the pickup, the processing, and the peace of mind.

Let's divert your from the landfill and turn it into nutrient-rich that actually gives back to our community. As leaders in , we're committed to making it easy for businesses like yours to do the right thing, especially this Earth Day month.

Ready to close the loop? We're here to help! 👉 Bennett Compost | https://www.bennettcompost.com/commercial

Bugs having a feast in your garden? Repel them the natural way with tea! 🪱🍵🌿 Some of its many benefits:💚 It's a nutrie...
04/16/2026

Bugs having a feast in your garden? Repel them the natural way with tea! 🪱🍵🌿 Some of its many benefits:

💚 It's a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer that can supercharge your garden's growth and health,
💚 packed with beneficial microbes, humic acids, and plant growth hormones that boost soil fertility and plant vigor, and
💚 helps suppress plant diseases, increases resistance to pests and stress, and promotes lush foliage & abundant crops.

To make your own, grab a bag of our worm compost, and:
💚 Put 1c / gallon in a mesh bag (or old sock),
💚 put it in a container of water and,
💚 either stir regularly or put an aquarium stone in to keep the mixture aerated

Let brew overnight, then apply to plants with a sprayer!

We're beyond sustainable ♻️ we're circular. Visit our website 🔗 bennettcompost.com 🔗 to:
👉 Get your + 1st month of FREE
👉 Shop our locally-sourced and locally-made composts
👉 Get updates on our work in

No matter our backgrounds or beliefs, we all share one home. There's comfort knowing the ground beneath our feet connect...
04/15/2026

No matter our backgrounds or beliefs, we all share one home. There's comfort knowing the ground beneath our feet connects us all. 🌎👣

The earth is what we all have in common, and it's asking for our help:

Every day, valuable nutrients head tare sent to landfills instead of returning to the soil.

When you start composting with us, you're not just reducing waste. You're feeding the earth that feeds us all.

Ready to close the loop? Join the thousands of Philly households turning their kitchen scraps into black gold for gardens, farms, and landscapes.
Tap link in bio to get started! 👉 | https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/subscribe/

Did you know there's a "farm school" right here in Philadelphia? It's called the WB Saul High School of Agricultural Sci...
04/14/2026

Did you know there's a "farm school" right here in Philadelphia? It's called the WB Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences, and it's in the city's Roxborough neighborhood.

We've partnered with W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences since 2013. Saul is the city's We both manure from the school's livestock operations and from the cafeteria, saving the School District of Philadelphia thousands of dollars in disposal fees while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Beyond the operational composting work, we provide in-class and hands-on education to Saul students, teaching them the science and practice of composting. We've also hosted interns from W.B. Saul High School, as well as from Lankenau and Lincoln High Schools, as part of our work with the Philadelphia School District.

Through these internships, we give students practical vocational experience in the composting industry and connect them directly to Saul's mission of preparing students to address modern environmental and agricultural challenges through hands-on learning. The compost we produce gets delivered back to support school activities and student scholarships.

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5650 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19120

Public Transport:
- Take the Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street Transportation Center and transfer to Bus Route 75 towards Wayne Junction. Get off at Rising Sun Avenue.
- Alternatively, take Bus Route 18 towards Cedarbrook Plaza and get off at Rising Sun Avenue.

Driving/Parking:
- From I-95 N, take Exit 25 for Allegheny Ave. Turn left onto E Allegheny Ave, then right onto Rising Sun Ave.
- There is street parking available along Rising Sun Avenue or nearby side streets. Be mindful of any parking restrictions.

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Bennett Compost on Rising Sun Avenue in Philadelphia is a beacon of sustainability and innovation in the local business scene. Their commitment to keeping food out of landfills and recycling it into compost is truly commendable.

What sets Bennett Compost apart is their versatility in working with all kinds of businesses, including renowned names like Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom Philadelphia at The Navy Yard. It's not just your average appliance store - it's an immersive showroom where clients and industry insiders gather to enjoy Chef Robert's recipes and demonstrations, with all the leftovers going straight to Bennett Compost for recycling.

Their dedication to sustainability shines through in every aspect of their operation. From offering clean buckets each week for those who opt for it, making composting easy even for high-rise dwellers, to providing newbies with a chance to try composting with a free first month - Bennett Compost makes sustainable living accessible and convenient for everyone.

Moreover, their impressive impact speaks volumes about their commitment to environmental responsibility. With a staggering 67,500 lbs of waste composted in 2023 alone, Bennett Compost is truly making a difference in reducing landfill waste and promoting eco-friendly practices.

For businesses or individuals looking to make a positive impact on the environment while simplifying their waste management process, Bennett Compost is the perfect partner. Visit their website to learn more about their solutions for businesses or sign up for a Bennett Bucket with the first month free offer - you won't be disappointed!

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