Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Farm Philly program is expanding its Community Compost Network, and up to 10 new compost sites will be selected across the city. Chosen sites will receive free composting tools, training, and support to reduce waste and help create a cleaner, greener Philadelphia.
Who Can Apply
Any shared or public space in Philadelphia is welcome to apply, including:
- Community gardens
- Schools
- Churches or places of worship
- Parks
- Civic or neighborhood groups
Applicants must be able to:
- Accept food scraps from their site or surrounding neighborhood
- Build a small team of volunteers to manage compost operations
How to Apply
- Deadline: Apply online by July 11
- Selection: Accepted sites will be notified by late July
- Application: Visit the Farm Philly website to apply
Sites accepted into the network will receive a free three-bin compost system made in partnership with PowerCorpsPHL, along with helpful tools like shovels, thermometers, and wheelbarrows. Each site will also get hands-on and virtual training on how to run a successful compost program.
The Community Compost Network began in 2019 and currently includes 20 sites throughout Philadelphia. These sites collect food scraps and turn them into compost—a natural fertilizer that helps improve soil in gardens, parks, and green spaces. Composting also helps reduce trash, clean up streets, and lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
The benefits of community composting include less trash in landfills, healthier soil, cleaner streets, and support for the city’s recycling goals.
For more information, or to ask questions, email Andrew Kirkpatrick at andrew.kirkpatrick@phila.gov.
