Grow Healthy Soil Together
Become a part of Compost Toronto to enrich the soil of our city, promote biodiversity, and foster community.
About Compost Toronto
At Compost Toronto, we share practical and science-based knowledge to help restore living soils.
Our resources are grounded in biological composting, soil ecology, and hands-on community experience. We combine research, field practice, and education to support regenerative urban systems.
Explore our guides, tools, and learning materials below.
Soil first
Learning by doing
Workshops, shared piles, real experimentation
Composting guided by biology and micro diversity
Research-Based Composting
Our work is informed by applied research in vermicomposting and soil science
Organic matter content
Nutrient availability (N, K)
Soil structure and water retention
Microbial activity
Studies show that the composition of organic inputs directly affects compost quality. For example, combining nitrogen-rich materials with carbon sources significantly improves:
These principles guide how we build compost systems in Toronto.
Our Activities
Helping Toronto grow healthy soil and vibrant communities.
Urban Composting
Guidance and tools to compost in city spaces.
Soil Education
Workshops and resources to nurture living soil.
Community Events
Join gatherings that build connections and biodiversity.
We offer soil and compost testing analysis and asessment
Services
Grow
Scenes from our community gardens and compost workshops in Toronto.
Ready to build living soil with us?
Join Compost Toronto to learn, participate, and contribute to regenerative systems across the city.