Compost Athens, GA
At Soul Miner’s Eden, sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to producing high-quality compost, rigorously tested to ensure it enriches your soil and promotes healthy plant growth. Whether you’re tackling a large landscaping project or sprucing up a small garden, we’ve got you covered with bulk compost and convenient bagged options.
Local Delivery or Pickup
Bulk compost is available for local delivery or pickup at our farm in Athens, GA.
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Shop NowWhat is Composting?
Composting is a natural process that transforms organic materials, such as food scraps, yard trimmings and other organic waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. This process is driven by microorganisms and insects that break down the organic materials into a humus-like substance. By composting, we can significantly reduce food waste, promote sustainability and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Composting can be done in various settings, from backyard composting to community gardens and large-scale composting facilities. The composting process involves mixing food scraps, leaves and grass clippings with soil, water and air. This mixture is then left to decompose, with regular turning and monitoring to ensure optimal conditions.
Types of Compost
All of our compost is made on-site with strict controls to ensure consistency and quality. We never use biosolids, and our compost meets Organic Standards and Certified Naturally Grown criteria, providing you with a safe and sustainable product for your soil.
Food Scrap Compost
Food scrap compost is made from organic kitchen waste, such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, bread and other biodegradable food items. Rich in nitrogen, food scrap compost is ideal for garden beds, vegetable plots and flower beds.
Green Waste Compost
Green waste compost is composed of yard and landscaping debris, including grass clippings, leaves, branches, hedge trimmings and other plant-based materials. With its ability to improve soil structure, green waste compost is ideal for landscaping and lawn care.
Premium Organic Compost Production
Our compost is carefully crafted to meet the highest quality standards. Using a precise mix of organic materials, we create a nutrient-rich product designed to improve soil health and plant growth. Throughout the composting process, we conduct rigorous testing to ensure consistency, proper nutrient levels and a balanced pH.
We believe in transparency—feel free to request test results to see exactly what goes into our compost. At Soul Miner’s Eden, we understand that healthy soil is the foundation of successful landscaping and gardening, and we’re committed to delivering the best.
Our Composting Process
Locally Sourced Materials
We start with green waste from the Athens area, including hardwoods, pine trees and vegetation, which is ground multiple times to create a fine base.
Perfect Ratios
Our process incorporates wood ash, bio char and various nitrogen sources to balance carbon and nitrogen levels.
Precision and Care
We turn the compost regularly, monitor temperatures with probes to maintain optimal microbial activity, and ensure proper aeration and moisture.
Enhanced Quality
Bi-monthly applications of Omega from Southland Organics further enrich the compost with beneficial microbes, resulting in a high-quality, nutrient-dense product.
Compost Soil Health Benefits
Improves Soil Structure
Compost enhances aeration and drainage while increasing the soil’s ability to retain moisture.
Boosts Fertility
Organic compost slowly releases nutrients, providing a balanced diet for your plants throughout the growing season.
Supports Plant Health
Rich in beneficial microorganisms, compost strengthens plants’ natural defenses against pests and diseases.
Improves Moisture Retention
Compost helps soil retain water, reducing the need for frequent watering.
Local Compost Delivery
At Soul Miner’s Eden, we make it easy to get the high-quality soil, mulch and compost you need for your projects. Whether you’re working on a small garden bed or a large landscaping job, we offer flexible options to suit your needs.
0–20 Miles: $40 delivery fee in a dump trailer
20–40 Miles: $1 per additional mile beyond 20 miles and up to 40 miles
Feel free to schedule your own pickup at our location or coordinate your own delivery service if you prefer. We’re here to accommodate your needs and ensure your soil, mulch or compost gets where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
- Capacity: 14 yards
- Ideal for mid-sized residential or commercial projects
- Capacity: 14 yards
- Ideal for mid-sized residential or commercial projects
- Capacity: 18 yards
- Best for larger projects requiring a higher volume of material
Compost Choices
Soul Miner’s
Humus Compost
Material: Crafted on-site from green waste and food scraps under strict quality controls. Free of biosolids and meets Organic Standards and Certified Naturally Grown criteria
Color: Rich, dark brown with a fine, crumbly texture
Available Quantities: Sold by the cubic yard. Measured by the yard, perfect for large agricultural or landscaping projects.
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Vegetative Compost
Material: Made from 100% plant-based food scraps and yard waste
Color: Rich, dark brown with a fine, crumbly texture
Available Quantities: Sold by the cubic yard. Measured by the yard, ideal for large-scale projects
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Compost for Every Project
Bulk Compost for Large Projects
Perfect for landscaping projects, new plant beds or large-scale lawn care, we deliver bulk compost by the cubic yard. One yard covers approximately 100 square feet at a depth of one inch.
Bagged Compost for Small Projects
For smaller projects, our bagged compost is easy to handle and available in various sizes. Each bag is packed with our premium compost, ready for your garden beds, containers or planters.
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Specialty Soil Blends
Looking for something unique? Visit southlandorganics.com to purchase smaller quantities of compost and specialty soil blends designed to meet specific landscaping and gardening needs.
About Our Composting Facility
At our composting facility in Athens, Georgia, we operate under a Permit by Rule as defined by Georgia law. This designation allows us to manage food waste and other organic materials responsibly and efficiently while adhering to state regulations. For more information on the Permit by Rule requirements, visit the Georgia Environmental Protection Division website.
Our facility is located on agriculturally zoned land in Athens-Clarke County and is designed to support sustainable composting operations that benefit our local community. We specialize in community composting, transforming tea bags, food scraps, and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Composting Operations and Equipment
Our advanced composting operations utilize:
- Tractors and Wheel Loaders: For material movement and pile management
- Humic Acid and Microbe Sprayers: To accelerate decomposition and enrich the final product
- Custom Processes: To ensure consistent quality and adherence to the standards set by the Composting Council of the United States
Commitment to Sustainability
We’re proud to serve Athens-Clarke County and beyond by promoting responsible waste management and supporting a circular economy. Our facility is part of a growing movement in community composting across the United States, demonstrating how local solutions can make a global impact. Whether you’re a farmer, landscaper or gardener, our compost products are designed to enrich your soil and enhance plant health while keeping organic waste out of landfills.
Terms to Know:
Food Scraps: Organic materials like fruit and vegetable peels, bread and grains that can be composted
Organic Materials: Materials like food scraps, yard trimmings and other organic waste that can be composted
Composting Process: The natural process of breaking down organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment
Food Scrap Collection: The collection of food scraps for composting
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Emissions that contribute to climate change, which can be reduced through composting
Wasted Food: Composting is an effective way to minimize food waste.
Compost Hauler: A company or individual that collects and composts organic materials
Absorb Odors: Composting helps absorb odors and reduce pests.
Soil Health: Composting improves soil health and supports plant growth.
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