Transforming Waste... Rebuilding Soils®
The Bees Ferry composting facility is owned by Charleston County and operated by McGill. Since taking over operations in July 2020, the company has converted the site from windrow to aerated static pile (ASP) composting. New equipment has also been added to improve processing and quality of the finished compost product.
McGill & Charleston County Partnership
Bees Best Charleston County Compost is 100% recycled content, locally sourced from the Charleston area, including yard and wood waste, paper, cardboard, and food waste. A great soil amendment perfect for planting media or a variety of options.
Bulk compost:
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Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday
Scale House phone number: 843-571-0929
Buying compost at McGill-Bees Ferry:
5 gallon bucket price $1.00/bucket
To become a reseller, call McGill HQ at 919-362-1161
New Service
Vegetative Waste Services
The McGill team is excited to announce expanded material acceptance and new payment options for vegetative waste disposal at Bees Ferry!
- Expanded material acceptance: Bees Ferry now accepts yard waste and tree debris up to 30 inches in diameter.
- New payment options:
- Credit card payments are now accepted.
- Credit accounts available for large volume customers.
- Tip fee: $59/ton for vegetative waste up to 30 inches in diameter.
- Transaction minimum: 1 ton per transaction.
- Convenience fee: A small fee applies to credit card transactions.
- Experienced staff: Friendly team ready to help with vegetative waste disposal and composting.
We Are
OMRI Listed and STA Certified Compost
How do you buy high-quality STA Certified & OMRI Listed Organic compost? You buy STA Certified & OMRI Listed Organic compost with an ingredients list, test results, and suggested directions for using that company’s product. So that you can make an informed decision about whether that compost product fits your needs, for each type of project you need it for. Buying from participants in the STA Certified & OMRI Listed Organic Compost programs provides you with this confidence.
We Can Help You
Feed Your Soil What It Really Wants!
Whether your goal is the best lawn on the block, a flourishing garden, or vibrant planting beds, a key element in any planting plan is building soil organic matter. McGill compost products deliver organic matter and so much more.
Trusted by The Composting Industry
Introduction to McGill Compost Products
A brief overview of McGill-branded Soil Builder compost with Joe Lamp’l of Growing a Greener World.
Compost/Climate Connection
Charleston County Composting Program
Charleston County began composting yard waste in 1993 at the Bees Ferry Landfill and averaged about 20,000 tons per year.
Contact Us.
For general inquiries please fill out the form to the right.
