Locally Made Compost for Nantucket Landscapes
Rooted in Nantucket. Built for Island Soil.
Nantucket Gold™ Compost- Designed for Nantucket’s soils, climate, and conservation priorities.
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MADE ON NANTUCKET
Collected, managed and certified on island solely from Nantucket’s yard waste — nothing imported, nothing wasted.
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OMRI CERTIFIED
Independently reviewed and listed by OMRI, confirming this compost meets established organic standards for use in growing organic crops.
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LOW NITROGEN
Ideal soil base and for creating custom blends. Builds structure and biology without overwhelming plants or sensitive landscapes.
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CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM
Landscape waste is transformed into a usable resource, strengthening island soils while supporting long-term environmental stewardship.
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YARD WASTE ONLY
Composed of leaves, grass, and landscape debris collected on Nantucket. No food waste. No biosolids. No imports.
At Oyster Environmental, our focus is on composting done right and on developing sustainable aggregate solutions that make sense for Nantucket. Trusted by island gardeners, landscapers, and farmers, Nantucket Gold Compost is built for Nantucket conditions, by Nantucket inputs, not mainland shipments.
Independently reviewed and listed by OMRI, our compost meets organic standards for use in growing organic crops — an important consideration for Nantucket’s sensitive soils, waterways, and unique environmental needs.
OUR VALUES
What Customers Are Saying
“On Nantucket, access to good soil matters. Without this compost, I wouldn’t be able to grow the volume my farm and community depends on.”
— Aiden Feeney, Fogtown Farm
“Such a great product. I’m impressed by the quality and really appreciate that it’s made locally on Nantucket. Highly recommended.”
— Melinda Tweeddale Puljic, Fleur Nantucket
“It’s the perfect medium for potting up native plants — low nitrogen, great moisture retention, and so affordable!”
— Leah Mojer, In Situ Native Plant Nursery
Our Products
“On Nantucket, access to good soil matters. Without this compost, I wouldn’t be able to grow the volume my farm and community depends on.”
— Aiden Feeney, Fogtown Farm
“Such a great product. I’m impressed by the quality and really appreciate that it’s made locally on Nantucket. Highly recommended.”
— Melinda Tweeddale Puljic, Fleur Nantucket
“It’s the perfect medium for potting up native plants — low nitrogen, great moisture retention, and so affordable!”
— Leah Mojer, In Situ Native Plant Nursery
Our Partners
Our Background
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1990s
Oyster Enviro management team has managed and operated several composting operations since the 1990s. Now we operate a leaf/yard composting operation on Nantucket that is made from all locally sourced materials.
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Performance & Solutions
Oyster Enviro uses extensive experience in composting technology and innovative technology to assist in delivery of enhanced performance and solutions.
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Experience
Over 40 years of combined experience in the recycling industry, specifically the composting industry, using many different composting technologies.
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Certified Listing
Oyster Enviro has obtained OMRI listing, certified for organic use by The Organics Materials Review Institute (OMRI), on the leaf/yard compost known as Nantucket Gold Natural Compost™ which has a high organic content and plastic/residual free.
We care about your landscape. Like you, we are frustrated by inconsistent compost and the plastic problem plaguing our environment.
Which is why we are Oyster Enviro,
the Largest Leaf & Yard Processor of Natural Compost that keeps the Island clean and safe.
That’s because Oyster Enviro uses only 100% locally sourced yard material, and packaged in burlap bags so that you can have clean and safe organic compost.
Here's how we do it in three easy steps:
Step One - Measure your area you want to apply compost. (Length x Width)
Step Two - Use our Compost Calculator to help you determine the Depth and Total amount of Nantucket Gold Natural Compost.
Step Three - Place Order and select time for pickup.
Step 1
(Measure your Area)
Determine the appropriate compost application depth for your project. The general rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/2 inch if applying to the top of the soil and 1 to 2 inches amended to 6 to 8 inches when amending into the soil. Recommended maximums are 25% to 30% compost in a soil blend, but no more than 25% compost in containers or raised beds.
New Lawns:
Incorporate 1-2 inches of Nantucket Gold Natural Compost to a depth of 6-8 inches into existing soil before seeding or sodding.
Gardens:
Apply 1 to 2 inches of Nantucket Gold Natural Compost and incorporate into the existing soil to a depth of 6-8 inches.
Established Lawns:
For topdressing and over-seeding, apply a 1/4 to 1/2-inch layer of Nantucket Gold Natural Compost before or after aerating the application site. For patching bare spots or when spreading under established trees and shrubs, apply a 1/4 to 1/2-inch layer and rake in.
Raised Beds:
Method 1: apply 1-2 inches of Nantucket Gold Natural Compost and incorporate to a depth of 6 - 8 inches.
Method 2: Fill the bed with 30% to 50% Nantucket Gold Natural Compost with native soil to create planting bed.
Trees and Shrubs:
Dig a hole the same depth as the root ball and two to three times as wide. Mix up to 25% Nantucket Gold Natural Compost with 75% soil saved from the planting hole. Place the plant in the hole and apply amended soil around the root ball. Firm the soil as the hole is backfilled and water thoroughly.
Step 2:
(Use our Compost Calculator to Determine Depth)
Determine how much compost you need, based on type of project as outlined in Step 1:
1. Enter dimensions of application area in whole numbers (LXWXD)
Length (in feet) x Width (in feet)
2. Enter desired compost Depth (in inches)
Step 3: Place Order to Experience Quality
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Nantucket Gold Natural Compost™
$5/Burlap Bag
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Nantucket Gold Natural Compost™
$20/cu. yd. for Bulk Compost