Compost (Bulk Organic Compost) Delivered in Florida
Finished, screened compost to mix into garden beds, top-dress lawns and feed new plantings. Builds organic matter in Florida's sandy soil.
Delivered in bulk by dump truck, delivery included. Smaller loads cost more per yd³.
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What is compost (bulk organic compost)?
Compost is organic material, such as yard trimmings and wood, broken down by microbes into a dark, crumbly, soil-like material. Finished compost is fully broken down and screened, so it smells earthy and spreads easily. It isn't a growing medium on its own: you mix it into soil or spread it on top.
What is compost made of?
It depends on the producer: yard waste, wood, food scraps or manure. Ask before using it on certified-organic beds.
How to use compost
Mix 2–3 in into the top 6–8 in of soil when you build a bed. Top-dress existing beds with about 1 in a year. On lawns, spread ¼–½ in after aeration and rake it in. Mix 1 part compost to 3 parts soil when backfilling planting holes.
Mulch vs compost
Mulch sits on top to hold moisture and block weeds; it breaks down slowly. Compost feeds the soil and gets mixed in or spread thin. Many gardeners use both: compost first, then mulch on top.
Compost in Florida
Sandy Florida soil holds little water or nutrients. Compost adds organic matter that helps it hold both, so beds and lawns need less watering. Because it breaks down in the heat, plan to add more each year.
How much compost to add: depth by use
One cubic yard of compost covers 324 sq ft at 1 in deep. Divide 324 by your depth in inches for the coverage.
| Use | Depth | Coverage per yd³ | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn top-dressing | ¼–½ in | 650–1,300 sq ft | After aeration; rake into the holes |
| Top-dress existing beds | 1 in | ~324 sq ft | Once a year, around plants |
| Build a new bed | 2–3 in | 110–160 sq ft | Mix into the top 6–8 in of soil |
| Planting holes | 1 part : 3 parts soil | — | Mix into the backfill |
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What is compost used for?
- Filling a raised bed on its own (use garden soil mix)
- Cactus and plants that like lean soil
- Grading or structural fill
- Paver or hard-surface bases
How much compost do I need, and what does it cost delivered?
Quantities include 15% extra for spreading. "From" prices are per yd³ on a full 18 yd³ truck; smaller loads cost more per yd³ because the trip is shared by fewer yards. Get your exact quote for any row by ZIP.
| Area | At ½ in | At 1 in | At 2 in | Trucks (½ in / 1 in / 2 in) | Your quote |
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| 200 sq ft (e.g. 10×20 ft) | 1 yd³ | 1 yd³ | 2 yd³ | 1 / 1 / 1 | |
| 500 sq ft (e.g. 20×25 ft) | 1 yd³ | 2 yd³ | 4 yd³ | 1 / 1 / 1 | |
| 1,000 sq ft (e.g. 25×40 ft) | 2 yd³ | 4 yd³ | 8 yd³ | 1 / 1 / 1 | |
| 2,000 sq ft (e.g. 40×50 ft) | 4 yd³ | 8 yd³ | 15 yd³ | 1 / 1 / 1 |
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Delivered compost prices by city · from, per yd³ on a full 18 yd³ truck · live from our price list · Nov 2026
Compost compared: compost vs garden soil mix vs topsoil vs mulch
"Mulch vs compost" and "compost vs topsoil" are the most searched compost comparisons. Prices come live from our price list.
| Compost | Garden soil mix | Topsoil | Brown shredded mulch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered price, Tampa | $46.03/yd³ | $56.29/yd³ | $49.88/yd³ | $38.97/yd³ |
| What it is | Decomposed organic matter | Topsoil + compost blend | Screened upper-layer soil | Shredded wood, on top of soil |
| Where it goes | Mixed in, or a thin top layer | Fills beds | Lawns, leveling, base layers | 2–3 in on top of beds |
| Feeds the soil? | Yes, the main job | Yes | A little | Slowly, as it breaks down |
| Learn more | You're here | Garden soil mix → | Topsoil → | Brown shredded mulch → |
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Prices are full-truck delivered prices for ZIP 33602, Nov 2026.
What to expect when your compost is delivered
Where will the truck dump it?
Dumped from the street or driveway.
Do I need to be home?
Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop.
Will it be spread?
No. Compost arrives in one pile and isn't spread on site, so plan wheelbarrows and rakes, or a crew, to move it onto your beds or lawn.
Can the truck reach my backyard?
A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage.
How much fits on one truck?
About 18 yd³. Larger orders arrive in several loads.
Is there a delivery fee?
No separate fee: delivery is included in the price. That's why small loads cost more per yd³ than a full truck. The minimum order is 1 yd³.
When can it come?
Delivery takes 2–3 business days. You pick the weekday at checkout, and a later date is fine too.
Refund & cancellation policy
Technical specifications of compost
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Finished organic compost, screened |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Coverage (1 in depth) | ~324 sq ft per yd³ |
| Sold by | Cubic yard (yd³) |
What customers say about Compost
“Half-acre project. The driver placed the load exactly where the crew could reach it. Saved us hours of shoveling.”
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