• 33,000 lbs

    average weight of food scraps diverted each week from WNY landfills

  • 950 yards

    of finished compost produced each year for local farms and gardens

  • 2,500+

    participating residents, organizations, and schools in our community

  • A green Farmer Pirates compost bucket with a pirate sticker on the front

    Residential Pickup

    Sick of throwing away food scraps?! Let us turn your trash into treasure. Collect your food scraps at home, leave your bucket outside on pick up day, and we will take care of the rest.

  • A Farmer Pirates neighborhood drop off spot with a sign and a compost bin

    Neighborhood Drop Off

    Home pick up service not for you? Our neighborhood drop off may be the answer! Collect food scraps at home and drop off at your selected bin whenever you please.

  • A group of Farmer Pirates commercial compost totes

    Commercial Composting

    From restaurants, grocery stores and colleges to small offices and apartment buildings, we do it all. Our commercial composting service is customizable based on your composting needs.

  • A child holding soil with earthworms and food scraps in it

    School Composting

    Looking to begin a composting program with your school? Farmer Pirates works with you to create a service that fits your budget and composting goals.

  • Food scraps in a compost tote

    Municipal Composting

    Interested in helping start a program in your area? We collaborate with local towns and cities to launch municipal composting programs for residents.

  • Buffet table at event

    Event Composting

    Wanting to plan a low-waste event? We can help by composting the waste for your next party, wedding, conference, or other special event.