Schools

Simply The Best Composting Service
for Schools in RI+MA

Serving MA, RI, Southern NH and Hudson Valley, NY

Bootstrap Compost provides a flexible, educational and engaging composting solution designed to integrate seamlessly into the school environment, encompassing both back-of-house food service operations and front-of-house student involvement. We understand the unique needs of schools and aim to create a program that is both practical and enriching.

The Full Scoop

Flexible Waste Stream Management


  • We offer adaptable solutions for both kitchen/cafeteria (back-of-house) and student-facing (front-of-house) waste streams. This includes providing appropriate collection containers and signage for various areas, from food prep to lunchrooms.
  • We can tailor pickup schedules to align with school calendars and event schedules, minimizing disruption.

Student Engagement and Educational Integration


  • We provide educational presentations and resources to engage students in the composting process, fostering environmental awareness and responsibility.
  • We can collaborate with educators to develop curriculum-linked activities and projects that incorporate composting into science, environmental studies, and other subjects.
  • We believe in hands on learning, and will help to make the process as easy to understand as possible.

Practical Implementation & Support


  • We provide all necessary equipment, including collection bins and educational signage, to ensure a smooth and efficient composting program.
  • We offer ongoing support and guidance to school staff and students, addressing any questions or concerns.
  • We can provide data on waste diversion, that can be used for grant applications, or to show the school community the positive impact of the program.

Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solution


  • By diverting organic waste from landfills, we help schools reduce their overall waste disposal costs.
  • We contribute to a more sustainable school environment, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing the school's carbon footprint.

Step 1

Fill out our short contact form and we'll schedule a call to get started

Step 2

Speak with an account manager to talk pricing, pickup schedule, etc.

Step 3

We deliver your bins and signs and present to your staff on composting

Step 4

We serve you and give you quarterly waste diversion impact reports!

It makes perfect sense. As a business, I believe it is our responsibility to provide our customers with excellent service – that means serving them in more ways than one by composting all of our food scraps. Whatever comes from the earth, we want to put back into it and not into a garbage bag, being of no use to our environment!

Caitlin

Manager at The Juicery

Boston, MA

FAQs

  • What services does Bootstrap offer businesses?

    We provide premium office composting solutions, including:

    – Supplying heavy duty toters stainless steel bins and customized signage for your kitchen or pantry areas.
    – Regular collection of organic waste, with flexible pickup schedules to meet your needs.
    – Quarterly waste diversion reports to track your environmental impact.

  • What is the cost of commercial composting service?

    Pricing varies based on factors such as volume of organic waste, number of employees and frequency of pickups. After assessing your specific needs, we'll provide a detailed quote.

  • Where is the commercial composting service available?

    We operate in Greater Boston, Providence, the Berkshires, Hudson Valley, and other areas in and around MA, RI and New England. For a complete list of communities we serve, please visit our Contact page.

  • How frequently are pickups scheduled?

    Pickup frequency is customized to your business' waste generation, with options for weekly or custom collection frequency as needed.

  • Do you provide training and education?

    Yes, we offer presentations to educate your staff and composters about the composting program, ensuring proper participation and maximizing environmental benefits.

  • How do we monitor our environmental impact?

    We provide real-time waste diversion impact reports detailing the amount of organic waste diverted from landfills and helping you track your sustainability efforts so you can share them with your audiences.

    You can find your impact metrics in your account at accounts.bootstrapcompost.com

  • How can we contact Bootstrap for further inquiries?

    For additional questions or to discuss your needs moving forward, you will have a dedicated account manager. You can also contact us at:

    info@bootstrapcompost.com
    or call (617) 642-1979

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