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Source for compost in Tampa area

11 years ago

Hello all. I'm trying to improve the soil in my garden and was looking to purchase a pickup truck full (or two) of good compost or composted manure. Does anyone know of a local source apart from buying it by the bag from the home improvement stores?

I'm in Palm Harbor (north of Clearwater) but have no issue driving a bit to get some. I was considering getting a load of fresh manure and composting it myself but I doubt I have time before the fall planting season for it to "mature".

Thanks in advance for any help!

Mike M.

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Michael AKA Leekle2ManE
11 years ago
Keep an eye on Craigslist. I am an hour away from Ocala and I often see ads from horse ranches for free composted horse manure to anyone willing to come shovel it. Granted, Ocala is supposed to be the Race Horse Capital of the US or something like that, but there should be similar offers down around Tampa, if a little less frequently advertised.
mikemo1964
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks. I never thought to check Craigslist. Sure enough, there are several places where it's available, from free (shovel yourself) to $25 (load your pickup with their tractor). Thanks again.
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A O
11 years ago
know this is a bit away, but if you are ever in Orlando the landfill on the east side of town has free to shovel compost available six days a week. You are allowed one truck load a day. It's great quality from what I can tell so far.

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