Spurt-SOCRRA Compost Site

(Left to right) SOCRRA General Manager Eric Griffin shakes hands with Spurt Industries Owner Bill Whitley.

Effective March 31, 2025, Spurt Industries will manage and operate SOCRRA’s compost site located at 1741 School Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan. Spurt is a family owned and operated composting business with over 30 years of experience. Spurt’s soils are made from 100% natural materials and are designed to enhance and maintain plant and soil conditions. Soil blends are regularly tested for nutrient content, organic matter, pathogens and more, as part of the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program by the U.S. Composting Council. As STA certified compost, it can be used by farmers for certified organic production.

Through this partnership, SOCRRA residents now have the option to obtain compost at the Spurt-SOCRRA compost site (self-serve) at no cost, or purchase compost for home delivery at a discount of 25% off the retail price. See below for more details.

Compost Site General Information

  • SOCRRA’s yard waste compost site is located at 1741 School Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan. (South of Avon Road, between Dequindre and John R.)

  • SOCRRA manages curbside collection of all residential yard waste materials.

  • Spurt Industries manages and operates SOCRRA’s compost site.

  • Hours of Operation: Effective March 31, 2025

    • Summer, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    • Winter, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Instructions for Residents Obtaining or Purchasing Compost

  • Residents can obtain compost at SOCRRA’s compost site or order home delivery for a discount price.

  • Residents will need to show proof of residency.

  • No appointment is required.

Compost Service Optionsfor Residents

  • On-site self-serve: Residents can self-serve (shovel) compost at SOCRRA’s compost site. Free of charge, unlimited. Remember to bring your own shovel and container.

  • On-site load: Residents can purchase compost or Spurt Dirt blend on-site and Spurt will load it into your truck or trailer for you. 25% discount off retail price, unlimited.

  • Off-site delivery: Residents can order compost or Spurt Dirt blend to be delivered to their homes directly from Spurt. 25% discount off retail price plus delivery fee, unlimited.

Contact Information for Residents

SOCRRA residents interested in scheduling a residential delivery can contact Spurt directly by telephone or email.

  • Call: (248) 375-8900 and select option 1 for Sales, and 1 for Residential Sales

  • Email: info@spurtindustries.com

SOCRRA residents interested in contacting the Spurt-SOCRRA compost yard can contact Spurt directly.

  • Call: (248) 375-8900 and select option 3 for the SOCRRA yard

  • Email: info@spurtindustries.com