📱 Best Platforms
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Thumbtack
📖 The Hustle
Set up backyard compost bins and teach homeowners how to maintain them. Also offer garden soil amendment — mixing compost into tired garden beds. Charge $40-60 per setup plus $25-35 hourly for teaching sessions. Many people want to compost but find it confusing. You do the initial setup, show them the simple routine, and check in monthly. Eco-friendly and growing in demand.
🚀 First Step
Build your own small compost bin and document the process, then post the tutorial-style photos on Nextdoor offering compost setup and soil improvement services.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Set up a simple three-bin system — it is the easiest for beginners to maintain
- Give each client a one-page cheat sheet of what goes in and what stays out of compost
- Offer a monthly bin-turn service for $25 — clients love not having to touch the pile
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Thumbtack, Facebook Groups, Canva, Venmo