Composting Resources
Mr. Fox Composting’s goal is to make a big difference by getting more people to make small changes in their daily life to divert organic waste from landfills.
OVERVIEW
How Does Composting Work?
From that organic waste we will create the best compost around. Mr. Fox Composting is regulated by the state of Maine Department of Environmental Services.
FAQs
Your pickup can happen any time from 7 am – 5 pm. We do not always come around the same time, so for guaranteed pickup, have it out by 7 am!
Mr. Fox can compost all food waste plus BPI Certified compostable products. We ask that you remove staples, tape, stickers, foil, and conventional plastic before you compost. Please do not add dog, cat, or human waste to your bin. Let us know if you have specific questions!
Mr. Fox will leave you one 13 gallon compostable liner per bin on your service day. We also sell compostable liners by the roll. Check out your customer portal!
If we determine the roads are too dangerous, we will reschedule your pickup to a later day and notify you via email and/or text.
Head to your customer portal to see your upcoming scheduled pick-ups and “Skip” whichever dates you need to! You can also reply “Skip” to your text message reminder the night before your service day.
Resource Library
The Mr. Fox team has gathered resources to help in your compost journey.
Questions about Compostable Products? We accept anything BPI Certified.
Soil Types
We work hard to produce top quality compost and soils to help make every landscaping project a success- large or small.
Food Waste Compost
Food waste compost is a soil amendment that improves texture, air circulation and drainage for plant growth. Compost helps moderate soil temperature, enhance nutrient and water-holding capacity. It can also help decrease erosion, inhibit weed growth and suppress some plant pathogens. We create our nutrient-rich compost from locally collected organic waste. Applying this product serves as a way to enhance any landscaping project, lawn, garden bed, or houseplant and is just plain good for the environment. Food waste compost is alive! While our process always remains the same, weather conditions and the time of year can affect the texture, consistency and odor. We regularly send our compost out for analysis to ensure a consistent high-quality product.
Mr. Fox Magic Soil
Our own nutrient-rich organic compost is blended with two types of locally sourced sub-soil; coarse sand,& native soil, to create our Magic Soil blend Mr. Fox. Magic Soil is screened through a half-inch Trommel Screener (TM), leaving us with a consistent blend of nutrient rich soil. This product is perfect for landscaping, lawns, and gardening. The mixture helps plants receive the nutrients they need from the compost, while providing a foundation for all your growing needs. Landscapers, farmers, gardeners, and growers use Mr. Fox Magic Soil to ensure proper drainage, aeration, and to assist with root structure and support.
Seed Starter Potting Soil
The newest introduction to our line of compost and soils is our premium seed starter potting soil. This product is a blend of our mature, locally collected compost and a combination of two other natural ingredients in order to create our new seed starter potting soil. This new, premium product with a blend of natural ingredients creates a nutrient dense, healthy soil environment for your seeds and potted plants. Our premium seed starter potting soil has many benefits including high-quality drainage, low salt content, and contains naturally occurring mycorrhizae. Perfect for uses in seed germination, micro-gardens, soil blocks, and potted plants of any kind. Tested and proven to give excellent results!