We swap the bin every pickup. No washing, no smell.
Three steps.
1
Drop off bin
We drop off your 64-gallon bins with signage and walk your team through it.
2
Scheduled pickup
We come 1 to 3 times a week on a set schedule, so scraps never sit.
3
Clean bin swap
The full bin leaves with us and a clean one takes its place.
Why compost with Melly’s
How you can save…
Money.Food scraps are the heaviest thing in your dumpster. Pull them out, shrink your trash service, keep the difference.
Before you spend a dime.Free waste audit: we look at your current bill and show you exactly what you can cut.
Time and effort.Bins, signage, staff training, pickups. Set up in a week. Your team just tosses scraps in a different bin.
Emissions.Food in a landfill makes methane. Composting keeps it out, and we give you the numbers for your sustainability report.
Yourself the scramble.Miami-Dade is moving toward zero waste. Early movers set up on their terms.
Marketing.Guests, residents and fans pick the place that does the right thing. We give you the stats and signage to prove it.
Your back-of-house.Sealed bins, a set schedule, fewer flies and rodents in Miami heat.
Taxes.Donatable surplus food goes to partners and may qualify for a deduction. The rest becomes compost for local farms.
Compost pickup FAQ
The stuff everybody asks.
How does commercial food waste pickup work in Miami?
We drop off 64-gallon lidded bins, train your staff, and pick up on a set schedule. At every pickup we swap your full bin for a clean one, then turn your food scraps into compost for local farms.
What food waste can go in a commercial compost bin?
All food scraps, including fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, dairy, bread, coffee grounds and filters. Food-soiled paper like napkins and paper towels goes in too.
How often do you pick up food scraps?
1 to 3 times a week, never less than weekly. That keeps bins from sitting in the Miami heat. We'll recommend a schedule based on how much food waste you produce.
Will compost bins smell or attract pests in the Miami heat?
Not on the right schedule. Lidded bins, frequent pickups, and a clean bin swapped in every time keep odors and flies down. It's often cleaner than leaving food to sit in a dumpster for days.
How much does commercial composting cost in Miami?
Pricing depends on your volume and how often you need pickup. We start with a free waste audit, then send a quote built around your business.
Who offers commercial composting services in Miami?
Melly's Recycling provides commercial food scrap pickup and composting across Miami-Dade County. We work with restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, event venues, stadiums, schools, grocery stores and caterers.
What can't go in the compost bin?
No plastic, glass, metal, foil, rubber gloves, or plastics labeled "biodegradable." We'll flag anything that doesn't belong and help your team get it right.
Can composting lower my business's trash bill?
Often, yes. Food is the heaviest thing in most commercial dumpsters. Once it's out, many businesses can shrink their dumpster or cut trash pickups. Your free audit shows where the savings are.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Service is month-to-month.
Do you offer composting for restaurants in Miami?
Yes. Restaurants are one of our core customers. We set up bins for your kitchen, train your line staff, and pick up on a schedule that matches your volume.
Do you offer composting for events and festivals in Miami?
Yes. We handle festivals, concerts, games, weddings and conferences with bins, setup and pickup timed around your event.
Do you provide composting for apartment buildings in Miami-Dade?
Yes. We set up shared compost bins for multifamily properties and give residents simple signage so they know what goes in.
What happens to my food scraps after pickup?
They're turned into compost here in South Florida and go back to local farms, landscapers and nurseries. Your food waste becomes soil instead of landfill.
Which areas of Miami do you serve?
We serve Miami-Dade County, including [PLACEHOLDER: Miami Beach, Brickell, Downtown, Wynwood, Coral Gables, Doral, and more]. Not sure if you're in range? Ask us.
How fast can my business start composting?
After your free waste audit, most businesses are up and running within [PLACEHOLDER: one week].
Get a quote
Let’s build your compost plan.
Request a quote and hear back within one business day.
Free waste auditWe look at your current trash bill and show you what you can cut.
No obligationAsk questions first. Decide later.
✦ Hauling quote
Two minutes, no obligation
✦ Got it
Thanks, friend.
We’ll look at your volume and schedule and get back to you at with a plan for your bins and pickups.
