Composting Business

Composting Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Do you want to turn food waste into profit? Start a composting business. In simple terms, composting involves collecting organic waste like food scraps and yard clippings, then converting it into rich, fertile soil through the natural process of decomposition.

This business taps into the increasing demand for sustainable practices and eco-friendly products. You'll need to source organic waste from households, restaurants, and landscaping companies, and then transform it into compost that can be sold to gardeners, farmers, and landscaping firms.

Setting up a composting business involves securing a suitable space, investing in composting equipment, and adhering to local regulations. While you won't get rich overnight, the satisfaction of contributing to a healthier planet and a sustainable future is invaluable.

In this list, you'll find real-world composting business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a composting business that makes money.

1. Worm Bucket ($78K/year)

Audrey & Rob Wynkoop came up with the idea for the Worm Bucket Indoor Composting Kit after turning to backyard gardening during the pandemic. Rob experimented with various designs for an indoor worm composter to address the limited space of apartment living. Audrey quit her corporate job, built a website, and launched the vermicomposting kit, which has now generated $6,500 in monthly revenue.

How much money it makes: $78K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 1

We Quit Our Jobs And Are Building A $6.5K/Month Composting Business

Husband and wife duo Audrey & Rob Wynkoop built the Worm Bucket, an indoor composting kit for individuals living in apartments and condos, and have now launched on Amazon as well as their own Shopify store, currently doing $6500 in monthly revenue.

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