Green Mountain Compost
Made at CSWD’s Organics Recycling Facility!
How we create our products
CSWD’s Green Mountain Compost starts by sourcing local ingredients (or feedstocks) to create a uniform and biodiverse recipe. Feedstocks consist of food scraps and yard waste dropped off by residents, area schools and businesses, select farm manures, small amounts of high carbon wood ash, and water.
After mixing the recipe, each batch goes through several stages of composting designed to foster the ideal conditions for micro-organisms (microbes). The microbes then carry out the seemingly magical transformation of raw feedstocks into the beautiful, rich soil amendment that is Green Mountain Compost.
The compost is then distributed as straight compost or is blended with mineral soils and other inputs to create topsoil and garden mix. These three products are sold in bulk volumes, primarily destined for backyard lawns and gardens through local garden-centers and landscapers.
Why Choose Green Mountain Products?
- Quality Matters: Quality GMC compost has the US Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) for certified compost
- Buy Local: GMC products are made from materials collected from Chittenden County residents and businesses
- Help Complete the Food to Soil Circle – Buying GMC products ensures that food scraps and yard waste are diverted from the landfill.
Green Mountain Compost Products
Contact us for volume pricing and ordering information.
Bulk Compost
Made from local leaves, wood chips, and food scraps. Screened to 3/8”.
Price: $79.00/cubic yard
The cure-all for depleted soils! Amending soil with Green Mountain Compost improves soil structure, reduces soil compaction, and promotes healthy root formation. Our fully mature, STA Certified Compost contains microorganisms and nutrients that help suppress disease and pest infestation.
Best uses:
- Soil building for gardens
- Revitalizing depleted or damaged soils
- Erosion control
- Top-dressing lawns and athletic fields
Bulk Garden Mix
A blend of compost, mineral soils, and peat moss.
Price: $84.00/cubic yard
This is the ideal, ready-to-go soil mix for raised beds and containers. Our Garden Mix is optimized for filling – or revitalizing – elevated raised beds and containers, with the right mix of nutrients and beneficial microbes for growing lush, healthy vegetables & flowers. This product is ultra blended with our state-of-the-art Backhus Turner to create a wonderfully homogenous product ready for planting.
Best uses:
- Ideal for elevated raised beds, containers, or planters
- Also great as a ready-to-go soil for traditional garden beds
- Easy-to-spread material for landscaping and horticultural plantings.
Manufactured Topsoil
A balanced blend of Green Mountain Compost, sand, and mineral soils.
Price: $66.00/cubic yard
Our versatile, economical topsoil is blended for superior drainage and nutrient retention. It contains the organic material that plants need to flourish, naturally! This product is ultra-blended with our state-of-the-art Backhus Turner.
Best uses:
- Patching, seeding, or creating new lawns
- Filling or leveling
- Landscape Installations
Where to Buy
Customers who are purchasing and picking up two cubic yards or more at a time of any product can buy directly from us. Check out our truck/trailer capacity recommendations here. All customers picking up product from the CSWD Organics Recycling Facility must agree to these Material Receipt Terms and Conditions.
Customers purchasing less than two yards, or who need our products delivered, will need to visit one of the retailers shown (click on a marker for details) or contact a listed contractor/landscaper for delivery options. All retail outlets also deliver our products. Call to confirm product availability before visiting any retailer.
Retailers
Products Available: Compost (C), Garden Mix (GM), Topsoil (T), Bag Your Own(BYO)
| Retailer | Address | Town | State | Phone | Delivery | Products Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berries and Beyond | 972 North Road | Hinesburg | VT | (802) 482-2724 | We Deliver! | C, GM, T, BYO |
| Claussen’s Greenhouse | 187 Main Street | Colchester | VT | (802) 878-2361 | We Deliver! | C, T |
| Creative Landscaping & Garden Center | 113 Route 15 | Jericho | VT | (802) 899-8900 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Village Hardware (formerly Essex Agway) | 364 Essex Road | Williston | VT | (802) 878-3301 | We Deliver! | C, GM, T |
| Gardeners Supply Company | 128 Intervale Road | Burlington | VT | (802) 660-3505 | We Deliver! | C, GM, BYO |
| Gardeners Supply Company | 472 Marshall Avenue | Williston | VT | (802) 658-2433 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Gardeners Supply Company | 220 Mechanic Street | Lebanon | NH | (603) 448-6110 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Garvey’s Gardens | 4938 Ethan Allen Highway | St. Albans City | VT | (802) 527-7839 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Richmond Home Supply | 68 Railroad Street | Richmond | VT | (802) 434-2887 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Trombly’s Greenhouse | 196 Route 12 South | Northfield | VT | (802) 485-8394 | We Deliver! | C, GM, T |
| Horsford Nursery | 2111 Greenbush Road | Charlotte | VT | (802) 425-2811 | We Deliver! | C, GM |
| Sweet Pea Perennials | Route 104 | Cambridge | VT | (802) 373-4651 | We Deliver! | C |
Delivery Only
Looking to have GMC products delivered to you? Here’s a list of contractors and landscapers who purchase our products and may be willing to deliver.
| Company Name | Phone # | Capacity (Cubic Yards) | Service Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Dantzcsher | (802) 578-8347 | 4 | Chittenden, Addison Counties |
| JMP Excavation | (802) 279-0895 | 14 | Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille, Grand Isle Counties |
| Maddocks Masonry and Landscaping | (802) 345-2282 | 5 | Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle Counties |
| Pat Stanley Trucking | (802) 782-6848 | 10 | Vermont |
| Green Mountain Earthworks, LLC | (802) 578-2886 | 7 | Chittenden County |
| BBC Property Maintenance, LLC | (802) 598-9263 | 9 | Chittenden County |
| Renaissance Landscaping | (802) 578-0302 | 5 | Jericho, Underhill |
| Jeff Lang Trucking | (802) 373-8901 | 3-20 | Vermont |
| Beaudry’s Lawn Services | (802) 777-5815 | 4 | Chittenden County |
| J. Labreque LLC. | (802) 242-3478 | 14 | Vermont |
Educational Articles
CSWD Guide to Worm Composting
Why We Will No Longer Accept Compostable Food Ware
Composting with Worms
