Composting Program

Welcome to Indianapolis’s first free community composting area! At Soul Food Project, we're on a mission to combat food waste, nourish our soil, and invite our neighbors to take part in a healthier, more just food system.

Why Compost?

- Keep food waste out of landfills

- Improve soil health, plant growth, and crop yields

- Use less water—compost helps soil retain moisture

Sign-Up Here

Program Details

You must register as a member before you can participate. Find the application here.

The first 25 participants to sign up will receive a free indoor composting bucket.

For pick up: 10-15 houses will be picked up on a biweekly rotation

Participate in One of Two Ways

Drop-off at Sheldon Farm

Location:

2436 Sheldon Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218 (Near Frederick Douglass Park)

Instructions:

Look for the clearly marked compost container
Please ensure all compostable material is placed inside the container to maintain cleanliness and prevent pests

Friday Pick-Up (within a 5-mile radius)

We offer biweekly compost pickup on Friday mornings
Available within a 5-mile radius of the farm
You must register to be included in the schedule

Pickup Service Area

Our pickup service is available to homes located within the boundaries listed below:

North: Oxbow Way
East: Western Select Drive (near Shadeland Avenue, ~4.7 miles from the farm)
West: Eagledale Drive
South: Walker Avenue

Each pick-up cycle includes 10 to 15 houses on a biweekly rotation.