Tim Bennett, Founder

With Bennett Compost since 2009

A native of Rochester, NY, Tim moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple Univerity in 2000 and never left. He started Bennett Compost with $100 and a desire to see composting easier for Philadelphians. He currently lives in Mt. Airy with his wife and three kids. When not slinging soil, you can find him hiking in the Wissahickon, coaching youth baseball or drinking a beer with neighbors.

Q: If you do collections or have done collections, what’s your favorite neighborhood to do collections?
A: South Philly

Q: What time does your alarm go off during the week?
A: 5:00 AM

Q: What’s your favorite snack when you’re on the road?
A: Coffee + Clementine

Q: Where’s a place you would like to visit?
A: Zion National Park

Q: What’s your favorite site task at work?
A: Sweeping the warehouse