Local Scraps, Local Soil
Since 2014
At Elements Mountain Compost, we are committed to closing the loop on local food with sustainable waste solutions and sustainable business practices. We work with businesses and residents to reduce their carbon footprint by diverting waste from the landfill and creating nutrient rich soil products.
Food and Yard Waste Collection
From your doorstep to our facility, we can help keep your organic waste out of the landfill!
Event Collection
Partner with us to ensure your next in person event is zero-waste!
Compost Production
Facilitating the magical transition from Local Scraps to Local Soil.
Soil Sales
From clean finished compost to custom soil blends, we got you covered.
Meet the Team
Founder and Owner
Operations Manager
Sales Coordinator
Composting Technician
Composting Technician
Sustainability
At Elements, our work begins with compost, but it doesn’t end there. We are committed to building a business that is good for the soil, good for our community, and responsible to the future we share. As a woman- and LGBTQ-owned business, we believe environmental and social sustainability are deeply connected. Healthy communities, healthy economies, and healthy ecosystems depend on one another.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
We continually seek cleaner, more efficient ways to operate. Our electric skid steer and solar-assisted facility reduce fossil fuel use and demonstrate that sustainable practices can work at the ground level. We strive to conserve resources, reduce waste, and protect soil and water in every aspect of our operations.
Building Inclusiveness
We value diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace and business culture rooted in respect, fairness, and belonging. Through our role as the Chaffee County Regional Sustainability Contractor, we also help connect our community to practical solutions for waste, energy, transportation, and climate resilience.
Continual Learning
We are committed to continually evaluating our practices, setting goals, and finding ways to do better. Sustainability is not a destination – it is a practice of paying attention, learning, and making the next choice a little better.
We believe the best systems are regenerative
Regenerative systems give back, create connections, and leave something healthier behind.
Elements is proud to be a certified Silver Member of the Colorado Green Business Network! CGBN provides certification and technical assistance to organizations across the state interested in improving their environmental sustainability. Learn more and become a Green Business HERE!
