Our Story

It all started when…

Annapolis Compost was founded in 2016 by Karl Schrass and Anna Kramer. 

Before moving to Maryland in 2015, we spent four years in Germany, where separating food waste is a part of daily life. In Annapolis, however, we faced a lack of options and struggled to find a way to recycle our scraps. It is that search that sprouted the idea for Annapolis Compost.

In 2019, Frederick Struse joined Annapolis Compost as co-owner, bringing years of composting experience with him from Washington, DC. Collectively, we have helped hundreds of households, businesses, and restaurants eliminate their food waste and made special events from baby showers to weddings and of course crab feasts zero waste.

We believe that real change begins at the level of the individual and are thrilled to offer our service to our neighbors. If you are interested in reducing your waste and helping make our community more sustainable, we can help.