Ordering
What’s your phone number?
603-924-5050
What are your hours?
Our Hours Change with the Seasons.
Spring April 8 – June 12: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Month of June: Open Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Summer and Fall: Open Monday – Friday by appointment. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
How much compost should I order?
Recent research indicates that 1/4″ – 1″ is an adequate amount of compost to add to a garden (we have recommended more before) while 2-3″ is sufficient for a bed.
May I email you if I have additional questions?
Sure! Email us at idealcompost1988@gmail.com
Payment
What Payment Methods Are Accepted?
We accept cash / check on delivery, and in person for pickup.
What are your terms of sale?
Payment on delivery unless arranged otherwise before delivery.
Delivery
What are your delivery rates?
First five miles: $50.00. The remaining miles: $4 per loaded mile.
Do you have long wait times?
Please be aware that when you call to place an order in April and May, our busiest months, there will likely be a wait before we get the material to you. We have just two trucks. We suggest that you hire a truck or borrow one from a friend if possible.
When we have time, we can arrange for a split load for two different materials on the same load, or to deliver to two near-by neighbors. Call for details.
May I pick up my order?
To pick up materials, FOB, COD, we are open on the following schedule:
Our Hours Change with the Seasons.
Spring April 8 – June 12: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Summer and Fall: Open Monday – Friday by appointment. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
What are your minimum loads for delivery?
Our minimum loads for delivery are as follows:
Compost: 2 Cubic Yards
Mulch: 3 Cubic Yards
Potting Soil Mix: 1 Cubic Yard
Soil Blend for Raised Bed: 1.5 Cubic Yard
I would like to pick up my order. What’s your address?
Ideal Compost
439 Old Greenfield Road
Peterborough, NH, 03458
From Rt. 202 in Peterborough, NH, take a right onto Rt. 136 toward Greenfield. Then, bear right onto Old Greenfiled Road. Go all the way past General Miller Road (it will be on your right) – keep going straight until you see 439 Old Greenfield Road – take a right onto our driveway.