Ever wonder what happens to all those fall leaves and food scraps you set out in your green cart each week? They are turned into compost! Denver residents can buy EcoGro™ Compost at a discount during the annual Compost Sale, helping the city close the compost loop! The sale will run from Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7, 2023 (while supplies last). Find location information below and refer to the frequently asked questions for clarification.
You can buy compost bags for $5 per bag* (+ tax). Bags are 1 cubic foot and the maximum amount of bags you can buy is 10. Bags will be available at these participating Ace Hardware locations:
- Ace Hardware – 9th Ave. (1030 E. 9th Ave.)
- Ace Hardware – 12th Ave. (2640 E. 12th Ave.)
- Ace Hardware – Ace on the Fax (7100 E. Colfax Ave.)
- Ace Hardware – Chamber’s Place (4830 Chambers Rd.)
- Ace Hardware – Cherry Creek (1417 S. Holly St.)
- Ace Hardware – University Hills (2500 S. Colorado Blvd.)
- See a list of participating Ace Hardware locations outside of Denver City limits here.
*The sale of these bags are an Ace Hardware exclusive.
You can buy bulk compost ONLY Saturday, May 6, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for $33 per cubic yard (+ tax) at these participating A1 Organics sites:
- A1 Organics – Commerce City* (9109 Monaco St., Henderson, CO 80640)
- A1 Organics – Sheridan* (2300 Radcliff Ave., Sheridan, CO 80110)
*Trucks and trailers ONLY. Minimum bulk purchase of one cubic yard. Free loader service.
As a reminder for this event:
- The Compost Sale event is separate from the Mulch Giveaway this year but does occur over the same weekend. Find details about the Mulch Giveaway at DenverGov.org/mulch.
- If purchasing bulk compost from A1 Organics locations, remember to bring a tarp and other necessary equipment to safely cover and secure your truck bed or trailer load.
- Commercial entities are prohibited from purchasing compost from this event.