Compost Crusader

05/19/2026

Hey there, Compost Champions!

Summer is almost here! ☀️ We’ve got some easy (and fun!) tips to keep your compost bin fresh, bug-free, and odor-free all season long.

Is your bin already stinky and you need our assistance? Here are some options for you that can be ordered through the shop in your compost account:

Order Smell Good Spray - A microbial deodorizer that immediately destroys common odors associated "solid waste" like "garbage". It deodorizes without leaving a perfume smell.
Order Clean Cart Swap - We will take your gross bin and drop off a clean one.
Order More Landscape or Kitchen Liners - You buy the bags and we will deliver for free the next time we service.
https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

1. Keep It Dry, Keep It Fresh

Liquid is the #1 culprit for stinky bins and those creepy little bugs that look like walking rice - yuck! So, the goal here is dryness! After we service your bin, we’ll leave the lid open to let it dry out. Pro tip: If you can, close the lid or dump any liquid down the sewer to keep things fresh. If the rain decides to help out, just think of it as a free rinse for your bin. 🍃💧

2. Bag It Up & Seal It Tight
Before tossing your food scraps, make sure they’re sealed up in a bag so insects can’t get a taste of your contribution. Bonus points if you refrigerate or freeze your scraps before you toss them! 🥒❄️

3. Evening Prep = Morning Success
Contribute to your compost bin the night before collection so you’re all set when we roll by. Plus, don’t forget to put your bin out for EVERY pick-up, even if it’s just one little bag. We love seeing your bin all ready to go! 🚛🌱

4. Yard Work Hacks
Loosely throw some leaves or yard material at the bottom of your bin to absorb any extra liquids. Also, pop napkins or paper towels in your kitchen bin to soak up any moisture while your scraps chill in the kitchen. 🌿🍂

5. Line ‘Em Up
For ultimate bin protection, line your outside bin with a landscape bag and use an internal paper liner for your kitchen collection. It’s like a cozy blanket for your compost! 🛏️🗑️

6. Time for a Bin Rinse
If you’re feeling like your bin could use a little TLC, rinse it out with some white vinegar or dish soap. Swish it around and dump the water down the sewer. Nice and clean! 🧼✨

7. Avoid the Stinky Stuff
Some items, while acceptable for composting with us, might be a bit too much for your compost bin. These bad boys should be avoided:

Grass clippings (they can stick to the bin and trap moisture)
Meat & dairy (not compost-friendly!)
High-liquid fruits and veggies, like watermelon (super squishy, super wet!)

Happy planting!

05/16/2026

Did you know one of the best perks of being a Compost Crusader is having direct access to all that amazing, finished compost? 🙌 Why not grab yours now and be all set for the first warm day to start planting? Plus, it’s extra special knowing that the compost likely includes food scraps from your own household. Talk about full-circle gardening! 🌿🌞

How Much Compost Do You Need? Click here for a calculator that can help you determine how much compost you need to put in your garden or yard!
https://thepeasantsdaughter.net/compost-calculator/

Click here for a video on how to apply finished compost!
https://farmingpedia.com/10-creative-uses-for-finished-compost-putting-your-nutrient-rich-soil-to-work/
5-gallon quantities (bring and fill your own container) and 35 pound bags available.
Subscribers also get ONE free 5 gallons of compost once/year!

1780 E. Bolivar, St. Francis Shop Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:30am-3:00pm from April 11th through July 18th

Subscribers ORDER HERE: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/
Non-Subscribers ORDER HERE:
https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/shop/compost/
If interested in purchasing bulk compost yardage, please contact Blue Ribbon Organics directly.

Happy planting!

05/12/2026

Hi Composters,

This week's contamination corner topic is:

Plant ID Markers
These can be easy to miss when you're cleaning up after planting your garden or potting a plant, but make sure to keep an eye out as these are plastic and not compostable!

Same goes for the plastic planters that your new veggies and flowers come in... Some plant stores may take back the plastic trays, otherwise they should go in your landfill bin as they are not recyclable.

Here are some additional tips for composting while working in your garden this spring and summer:

Yard material (leaves, garden debris) can go directly into your bin—no bag needed!
Sticks should be no larger than 5 inches in diameter and must fit in the bin with the lid closed.
Put food scraps on top of yard material to keep things cleaner.
We accept weeds, diseased plants, leaves, and grass clippings—but no sod.
If you collect more material than can fit in your bin, here are some additional options:

Current customers can order 30 gallon landscape bags, an extra bag of material, or an additional pickup here: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

Let us know if you have any questions!

05/11/2026

Every Day is Earth Day! Thanks TMJ4 News and Cassandra McShepard for telling Compost Crusader story... It was a lot of fun getting dirty with you!

Turning food scraps into compost

05/09/2026

Dear Divine Organic Diverters,

Spring has sprung and one of the many perks of being a Compost Crusader is your direct line to the finished compost! Let’s just say, “you know a guy”- *wink, wink*. The finished compost is likely made up of food scraps from your household!

We offer compost in bags or in 5-gallon quantities (please bring your own container) at our St. Francis location available for pickup and delivery!! Customers get ONE free 5 gallons of compost per year (pick up only).

We are now open Saturdays for you to pick up your compost orders!

ORDER HERE for Customer Discounts: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

Non Customers Order Here: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/shop/compost/

How Much Compost Do You Need? Click here for a calculator that can help you determine how much compost you need to put in your garden or yard!
https://thepeasantsdaughter.net/compost-calculator/

Shop Hours at 1780 E Bolivar, St. Francis:
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00pm
Every Saturday 10:30am-3:00pm (April 11th through July 18th)
If you are having trouble accessing your account, you can reach out to us directly for assistance or with any questions.

Happy planting!

05/08/2026

Mother's Day is around the corner, and you have to celebrate the awesome mothers in your life with something other than flowers!

Hook her up with a Compost Crusader gift certificate so that she can get her own compost cart, apply a credit to her existing account, or purchase compost at a discount!

Login to your online compost account and click the "..." to purchase a gift certificate. They receive the gift certificate via email (they will be impressed because it's paperless) that she can redeem when she wants!
https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/gift-certificates/

We are also open on SAT and SUN from 10:30-3pm to purchase or pick up finished compost!

Happy Mother's Day!

04/24/2026

Hi composters!

It's just about time to start springtime yard work, and we have a few tips for packing up lightweight branches, leaves, and other yard debris! The drivers have challenges pulling light material from the bin without having to pull it by hand, which can get a bit gross when there's food scraps in the mix too.

CHALLENGE: Material Too Light To Come Out of Bin

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS:
Use a 30-gallon paper yard bag in your bin which makes it easier for driver to pull the bag from the cart. We will deliver for free when we service your bin. ORDER 30 GALLON LANDSCAPE BAGS HERE: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

Add an extra bag of material with your pickup. We can accept ONE extra bag of material with any pickup, also ordered from our online shop. ORDER AN EXTRA BAG OF MATERIAL HERE: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

Add an additional pickup. This will take place on your "off week". You can set that up via your customer portal. ORDER AN ADDITIONAL PICK UP HERE: https://accounts.compostcrusader.com/accounts/shop/

Combine any of these options!

04/23/2026

Howdy Composters,

It is that time of year that we are removing grass to replace with plants!

However, as a quick reminder: please do NOT fill your cart with soil! We will accept soil as long as it is no more than 1/4 - 1/2 of your cart.

Soil is heavy, can break compost carts, put stress on the trucks, and can cause injury to our drivers. Some soil is acceptable, but only in small quantities.

Your cart may be rejected for being too heavy if you fill your cart more than 1/4 full of soil.

If your cart is rejected, please contact us for options for a special pickup, or you can remove some of the contents of your cart so that we can service it successfully at your next regularly scheduled pickup.

We can NOT accept SOD!

Sod's root structure is too dense and cause issues with the composter's standard processing equipment.