Circle Compost

We are so excited to merge with our friends at Bennett Compost! More info in the Grid Magazine article linked here:

♻️ For nearly a decade, Philadelphians looking to begin their composting journeys have looked to one of two options for private compost pick-up services — Bennett and Circle Compost. But now, customers won’t have to choose at all.

Bennett Compost announced its acquisition of Circle Compost in an email to customers on Dec. 12, with the merger officially taking effect in 2026.

Tim Bennett founded Bennett Compost in 2009, and the company now diverts 200 tons of waste from landfills each month, serving 6,500 households and 150 businesses with their compost pickup services. Circle Compost was founded by David Bloovman and his wife Michele in 2016.

“When we launched, we launched at the exact same price that [Bennett] had,” says Bloovman. “At the time, they were $15 a month for a five gallon bucket emptied weekly. And I told him, ‘I didn't do this so that we could go out there and be 14 bucks.’ We just wanted to give another option.”

Nine years later, Circle composts more than 25 tons of food scraps every month from over 2,500 customers, 55 of those commercial.

➡️ Read the full story at https://gridphilly.com/blog-home/2025/12/12/bennett-compost-and-circle-compost-announce-merger/

✍️ Julia Lowe
📸 Chris Baker Evens