Developing Future Leaders in Organics Recycling: Maryland’s Compost Facility Operator Certification and Compost Crew’s Fellowship Program Compost Crew prides itself in its team of Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)-certified compost facility operators overseeing its composting operations across the region. As a group committed to upholding the highest standards in organics recycling, our Composting team ensures that its sites are managed…
A sustainable Northern Italian restaurant that opened in summer 2024, Ama is a mission-driven restaurant committed to the well-being of both its team members and guests. Johanna Hellrigl, chef and owner of Ama, was raised and trained in the restaurant industry. Watching her father work in Italy, New York and Washington D.C., inspired Johanna to make her own stamp in…
Composting food scraps instead of landfilling significantly reduces methane emissions. Landfills are the single biggest source of anthropogenic methane production. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that traps 28 times more heat per molecule than CO2 making it a significant contributor to climate change. Let’s dig into it… The two types of decomposition relevant to this discussion are: aerobic and…
Sustainable Chefs: Jean-Claude at Park Hyatt DC It took no convincing for the passionate Park Hyatt DC team to start their hunt for a hauler who could collect their food waste. The hotel, including Blue Duck Tavern located within the hotel, began composting with Compost Crew in October 2023. They have diverted over 46,350 pounds of food waste in less…
Sunset in the City of Manassas. Photo obtained from City of Manassas social media (@cityofmanassas). Manassas has shown in a multitude of ways that community and accessibility is at the forefront of the City’s operations when it comes to food, transportation, green spaces and, of course, composting. In 2021, the City took a big step to reduce waste by adding…
Compost Crew has recently combined forces with Key City Compost, a like-minded company with whom we have been collaborating for several years.   Key City Compost, founded by Phil Westcott in 2017, is based in Frederick, MD. Key City services thousands of customers primarily in Frederick County and the northern half of Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as parts of…
Updated July 23, 2025 Nestled in the heart of Prince George’s County, Maryland, lies the City of Greenbelt where the “green” in its name does not go unnoticed. This Sustainable Maryland certified city takes pride in building a cleaner, more eco-friendly society. One such sustainable effort is reducing electricity consumption by replacing it with renewable energy sources. The City also…
Getting finished compost is easier than ever! About Compost Back At Compost Crew we are committed to promoting sustainability, making it easier for you to reduce waste and enrich local soils. For as long as we have been in business, our residential customers have had the option to receive finished compost periodically, to use in their gardens, landscaping projects or…
The use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides have denied microorganisms the opportunity to do work that comes naturally to them. Compost Crew simulates and supports Earth’s regenerative design through a simple practice, composting. We have now made the finished product available for purchase! Farm Feast, our very own brand of compost, can be used at home or for…
Marshall Road Elementary School has made sustainability a central theme. Marshall Roads’ Principal Matthew Chapman and staff believe one of their responsibilities is to guide children in being environmentally conscious. Located in Vienna, Virginia, the school has over 700 students who have proven receptive and enthusiastic about composting, not without some planning from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Monica Nuno…