Lewis Farm

Compost in NH’s Capitol Region

Compost Drop-Off Details
Lewis Farm accepts materials by appointment and for recurring drop-offs.

  • Residential Food Waste: Drops are $5 for a 5-gallon bucket or $20 for a pickup truck bed.
  • Landscape Materials: For quotes on landscape material drops (based on volume and frequency), please call us at 603-228-6230.

What We Accept
Lewis Farm accepts materials by appointment and for recurring drop-offs.

  • Food Waste: Includes coffee grounds and filters, eggs and eggshells, meat and seafood (bones, shells, and raw), dairy, pasta, grains, bread, cookies, cake, candy, and all fruits and veggies (stickers removed).
  • Yard Waste: Leaves, branches under 3″ in diameter, soil, rocks, clean fill, and masonry with no metal.
  • Household Items: Wood (toothpicks, popsicle sticks, sawdust), natural wood ash (tie off bag), wine corks, pet food, and waste/bedding from rabbit, chicken, guinea pig, hamster, and bird.
  • Compostables: Food-soiled paper towels and napkins, and tableware that is certified compostable.

What We Do Not Accept
We do not accept construction debris, absolutely no plastic (bags, containers, wraps), no cartons (milk, juice, soup), no dog or cat waste (including litter), no dead animals, no Christmas trees or wreaths, no glass, and no chemically-soiled paper.

Agricultural Partnerships & Agri-Tourism

Lewis Farm serves as a center for ecological practice and community engagement.

  • Farm Stays: The farm happily hosts guests for camping. You can make reservations directly through HipCamp.
  • Community Activities: We host events for community organizations such as the New Hampshire Mycological Society, the Concord Lions club, ROPE (Concord High School’s Reality Outdoor Physical Education program), and Bishop Brady High School field trips.
  • Private Events & Venue Rental: The farm is available for hosting private gatherings, including retreats.
  • Current Partnerships: The farm hosts an apiary of four bee hives, and works with Grumps Landscape Center in Bow to produce quality soils.

Contact us at lewisfarmconcord@gmail.com to book your stay or event.