Welcome to Shadyside Worms

We make composting easy and rewarding with our weekly pickup service and seasonal compost product returns. Our range includes the East End of the Pittsburgh area, as well as a few Northside neighborhoods. Here’s how it works:

Residential Composting Services

Here’s the deal:

• Annual Subscriptions: $300 (available in fall and early winter- at the end of each year)
• Quarterly Subcriptions: $75, billed every 3rd month

What’s included in your subscription?

• Weekly Pickup: One 5-gallon bucket of food scraps collected directly from your door.
• Springtime Compost Share: Three 25lb bags of locally processed compost from our food scrap collection, perfect for enriching your garden.
• Jack-o’-Lantern Pickup: We’ll collect your pumpkins along with your regular bucket pickups in the fall. 🎃
• Option to donate: if you prefer, you can choose to donate your compost share instead of receiving it and we’ll deliver it to one of our local community garden or urban farm partners.

Additional Perks & Services:

• Need more capacity? Add a second 5-gallon bucket for just $10/month.
• Yard debris pickup available multiple times in the fall. 🍂
• Access to Travis’s homemade potting soil and seed-starting mix, delivered right to your door.
• Add a Farmer’s or Gardeners Package to save time and $*
• Small apartment? We offer a 3.5 gallon bucket option for those with limited space

Flexible Billing:

Subscriptions are billed quarterly or annually via QuickBooks Online. Payment methods include online cards or checks.

Join our composting community and make a positive impact on the environment. Get started by filling out our contact form or email us with questions or with your address for confirmation that you’re within our range. Together, let’s turn waste into a resource! 🪱

_{* cost savings in service packages are compared to purchasing extras from us a la carte or from another vendor}