Cleaner, Safer, More Sustainable
How Our Bucket System Makes a Difference
Rethinking Residential Compost Collection
At Compost Colorado, we've reimagined residential compost collection from the ground up. While traditional municipal programs simply apply the same model used for trash and recycling — large 64-gallon totes collected by heavy garbage trucks — we've developed a more thoughtful approach that better serves both our members and the environment. Keep reading to learn why our bucket-style collection system makes a big difference.
Cleaner, easier Composting
Purpose-Built for Food Waste
Our 5-gallon buckets are perfectly sized for the average household's weekly food waste (about 4 gallons), making contamination immediately visible and easy to correct.
Complementary Bucket Liners
Every CoCo member receives free liners, keeping your bucket clean and odor-free, making composting accessible for everyone—not just dedicated environmentalists.
No Fermenting Waste
Unlike large totes that can sit for weeks between collections developing odors and attracting pests, our weekly service and smaller containers mean cleaner, fresher composting.
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Our vehicles are safer
Lighter, Nimbler Vehicles
Our collection sprinter vans navigate neighborhoods more safely than oversized garbage trucks, creating less risk for cyclists, pedestrians, and children.
Reduced Traffic Hazards
Our vehicles take up less road space and have better visibility, dramatically reducing collection-related safety concerns in residential areas.
Improved Driver Safety
Our collection system is ergonomically designed for our drivers, reducing injuries and creating a safer work environment.
Coco is More Sustainable
Lower Emissions
Our fleet of nimble vehicles achieves significantly better fuel economy than traditional garbage trucks, reducing our carbon footprint with every collection.
Less Road Damage
Heavy garbage trucks cause substantial wear on city streets — our lighter vehicles dramatically reduce infrastructure impact and associated environmental costs of road repairs.
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Smarter Yard Waste Solutions
Instead of inefficient weekly pickup that varies seasonally, we offer on-demand yard waste collection exactly when you need it, reducing unnecessary trips.
Reduced Plastic Waste
Our bucket system eliminates the need for yet another bulky 64-gallon plastic tote that most households struggle to find space for. Less plastic production, less waste.
Complete Circularity
We're the only compost service in Denver processing materials locally, turning your food waste into nutrient-rich soil that returns to our community's gardens and farms.