Buying compost
Kitchen and yard waste can be easily composted and used to help gardens, lawns and indoor plants grow.
Municipal Compost for Sale
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
Use quality compost from the City's Trail Waste Facility to help your garden grow. The compost is sold from March until November (while quantities last).
Compost Prices
The flat rate for compost is:
Waste Type | 2012 Price | Please Note |
|---|---|---|
Compost - car load | $10.50 per load (under 250 kg) $26.30 per load (over 250 kg) | You load it. |
Compost - pick-up or trailer legal load | $26.30per load | You load it. |
Compost - commercial rate | $15.80 per tonne ($45 minimum) | Price includes loading. Haulage is not provided. |
Payment Options
The Trail Waste Facility accepts payment by cash, cheque, Interac, money order, Visa and MasterCard.
Loading Your Compost
The Trail Waste Facility is located at 4475 Trail Road, off Moodie Drive, south of Fallowfield Road. Please bring a shovel and containers for loading your own compost and wear appropriate footwear. For more information please call 3-1-1 or email 311@ottawa.ca.