Community Garden composting

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 Trimmings are taken from your garden bin, shredded and returned to an available bin to complete the composting process.

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Trimmings           Compost         Shredded    

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Community Garden Shredding Prices

Approximately $8 - $10 per garden plot

We build bins to your specifications

 Please contact us for an estimate.

Testimonials

62nd Street Gardens

Montrose Metra Community Gardens

Montrose Metra Community Gardens

 "We have employed Mark’s service for the last 3 years to shred our end of season bulky vines, sunflower stalks, and tomato plants, leaving us with lovely shredded material that kickstarts our composting over winter".   Myra H.

Montrose Metra Community Gardens

Montrose Metra Community Gardens

Montrose Metra Community Gardens

 

"Mark is definitely the best solution we found for our garden".  Renee P.

Homeowner (backyard) Composting

Why Compost at Home?

We do the Mixing and Shredding

We do the Mixing and Shredding

Reduce waste going to a landfill up to 30% while enriching your garden and flower bed soil. 

An efficient & effective way to deal with food scraps and yard trimmings.

Lower your carbon footprint.

The process is awesome and fun to participate in!


We do the Mixing and Shredding

We do the Mixing and Shredding

We do the Mixing and Shredding

It's easy! Just fill your bin with yard trimmings and food scraps, we take care of the rest.

Advantages vs. Municipal Composting

Advantages vs. Municipal Composting

Advantages vs. Municipal Composting

Next to zero carbon emissions. 

Add to your bin all year long.

The bin is easier to fill than bags or a cart.

The end result is clean compost free of herbicides.

Carefree Composting That Works!

Advantages vs. Municipal Composting

Advantages vs. Municipal Composting

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Homeowner Prices

Vinyl Coated Wire Bin

1 cubic yard (225 gallon) Bin with Insect Netting

$245

Lid

$25

 Not necessary unless Ordinance in Village.  


Annual Processing Fee

Shredding, Screening, and Mixing

$245

 

Fee Discounted for Neighborhoods with Multiple Bins. 

(Initially no processing fee because you're starting with an empty bin)

About Teegen Compost Services

Mark Teegen

Mark Teegen

Mark Teegen

Mark started composting in 1986 when public works never made it to pick up leaves on his parkway. He successfully composted the pile of leaves and has been hooked ever since. Mark has composted over ten thousand pounds of food scraps and ten(s) of thousands of pounds of yard trimmings! Mark has been in the Green Industry since 1994 and has been a full time Organics Recycler since 2014.

Homeowners

Mark Teegen

Mark Teegen

"Really enjoyed working with Mark. He was very  professional. I love the way he helps us be green!"  Jeff B.  Des Plaines

 

"We have worked with Mark for 5 years and have been amazed at his dedication, passion and results."  Randy P.  Mt.Prospect


"Working with Teegen Compost Services has been a pleasure. Mark was on time and everything he said would happen did happen."  Rick B.  Glenview




Contact Us

Teegen Compost Services

mjteegen@sbcglobal.net


847-565-9231

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