High-quality compost is available from the Water Authority.

Water Authority compost (“Compost Del Rio Grande”) is rich in organic matter, nitrogen and trace minerals and may be used in the production of crops for human consumption.

Office: (505)289-3600

Load/Unload Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 2:30pm

​Please Note: We load your open truck or trailer. No closed box trucks accepted.

Location:
7400 Access RD NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

Materials Pricing

Certified biosolids compost, typically comprising 50% animal stable bedding, 30% biosolids (sewage sludge) and 20% green waste (pulverized yard trimmings), by volume, is available for purchase at $25.00/ton (~$10/yd3 at 2.5 yd3/ton) for screened material. Any vendor who purchases one hundred (100) tons or more of compost in any month will receive a five percent (5%) discount off the compost purchase price for that month.  Any vendor who purchases one hundred (100) tons or more of screening overs in any month will receive a five percent (5%) discount off the screening overs purchase price for that month.  For purposes of the discount, purchase totals shall not carry over from month to month.

Purchasing Process

Vendors must weigh each load of materials using the truck scale provided at the compost facility.

Vendors are solely responsible for transporting purchased materials from the compost facility (approximately 15 miles west of Albuquerque) to their point of storage or use.

Vendors will be invoiced monthly at the address above for materials, and payment is required within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice. Failure to pay invoices will result in termination of purchase authorization.

Agreement to Terms

As the below-named Authorized Agent, I agree to the terms and conditions described herein. I understand that the materials pricing quote herein supersedes all previous pricing quotes. The Water Authority bears no liability for losses incurred through the purchase or use of these materials.

Compost Request Form