Compost Facility

The City of Sanford's Compost Facility is currently closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, compost and woodchips are available for delivery at a discounted rate. Details here >

The City operates its own compost facility located at the Public Works Service Center. Quality wood chips and compost are offered at a reasonable price to the public. Leaf Compost is not topsoil however it can be used as an enhancement to topsoil.

PLEASE NOTE
Wood chips and screened compost are available for purchase. No screened compost available until July. No delivery times will be available until after April 15.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily
Item
 Cost
  
Screened Compost
$25 per pickup load
1.5 cubic yards
$45 per bucket load
3 cubic yards
Unscreened Compost
$15 per pickup load
1.5 cubic yards
$25 per bucket load
3 cubic yards
Wood Chips
$15 per pickup load
1.5 cubic yards
$25 per bucket load
3 cubic yards
Delivery Fee
 $40 in city limits
  $65 county/outside city limits per delivery

Due to weight limitations on our trucks, 2 buckets are the maximum amount for deliveries.

Note: Deliveries taken no further than Lee County line. 

Pickup Load- ½ Bucket (1.5 cubic yards)

1750 to 1900 lbs. for compost

800 to 900 lbs. for wood chips

Full Loader Bucket (3 cubic yards)

3,500 to 3,800 lbs. for compost (depending on wet or dry consistency product could weigh more) 

1,600 to 1,800 lbs. for woodchips

**Price of compost and wood chips includes NC sales tax.