1. What is the cost for the service?
A service fee of $29.99 (plus applicable sales tax) is charged every four weeks. This includes delivery, pick-up and composting of soiled diapers and wipes into safe, nutrient rich top-soil.  Diapers are purchased separately based on your individual needs. There is no minimum monthly order and diapers are $11.79 (+sales tax) per pack and wipes are $3.59 (+sales tax) per pack of 70.

2. Is there an account set-up or termination fee?
There is no cost to open or close an account with EarthBaby. There is no long term contract and you may cancel your service at any time. There are no hidden fees. We charge a flat service fee (billed once every 4 weeks), competitive prices on the products we sell, plus applicable sales tax.

3. I have more than one child. Do I have to pay the service fee for each child?
The monthly service fee for delivery and composting applies to your entire household. Note: This applies to a single family at one delivery address.

4. Why do you charge sales tax on the service fee?
According to the California State Board of Equalization all services that are associated with the transfer of tangible goods are taxable. This also applies to memberships, handling and/or shipping fees.

5. What diapers do you offer with your service?
EarthBaby provides compostable diapers and pull-up pants by Nature Babycare. While there are other compostable diapers on the market, after extensive research EarthBaby believes Nature Babycare offers the best single use compostable solution. Nature Babycare diapers are made with plant-based plastics, are 100% chlorine, GM and latex free and come in sizes 1-6 in addition to pull-up pants in sizes 4-6.

6. I have seen Nature Babycare diapers available from other retailers. Is it ok if I buy my diapers from them and use EarthBaby for the composting?
No we don’t currently offer pick-up only service. Unfortunately we cannot accept diapers that have been purchased from any other retailer. The only way we can control the integrity of what goes into our composting stream is to provide the diapers that we intend to pick up. Additionally, as part of our service we offer free exchange of un-opened packs of diapers and pull up pants. We would not be able to provide this added convenience if diapers were being purchased outside of EarthBaby.

7. What size diapers do you offer and what are the associated weights?
EarthBaby uses Nature Babycare compostable diapers. They are currently available in sizes 1-6. We also offer pull-up pants in size 4-6. A chart of diapers sizes, weights and counts can be seen below.

Diaper Weights and Counts

8. How do your diapers compare to traditional disposables?
We have worked very hard to provide our customers with a compostable single-use diaper that equals the name-brand disposable diapers in every way: comfort, fit, absorbency, convenience and cost.  Just like disposables, our diapers have hook and loop closures and elastic gathers at the legs, making them both comfortable and leak resistant. The absorbent layer in our diapers contains a combination of natural unbleached FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood pulp and super-absorbent gel.

9. What type of wipes do you offer?
EarthBaby offers compostable wipes by Nature Babycare.  There are 70 wipes in a pack and are available in Fragrance Free, Lightly Scented, with Lotion, and with Aloe. We also offer a travel pack and toilet training wipes.  

10. What is your refund and return policy?
Items purchased from EarthBaby and the monthly service fee are non-refundable. However, we offer free exchanges of unopened packs of diapers, for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Diapers may be exchanged for any other size of diaper.  In the unlikely event you receive a defective product, EarthBaby will happily replace the product.

11. What do I put my diapers in for collection?
EarthBaby offers two options for diaper collection. You may choose a compostable BioBag or a double-walled 30 gallon paper sack.  The compostable BioBags are available in 13 gallon and 33 gallon sizes. The 13 gallon size fits in most diaper hampers or tall kitchen trash cans. Simply collect your diapers in the compostable bag and tie a knot in the top when full.  If you choose the 30 gallon paper sack to collect your diapers, simply fold the top and put out for pickup. EarthBaby sells both of these bag options on our website.  

12. Can I use a paper grocery bag for pick up?
Soiled diapers may not be placed directly into a paper grocery bag. When wet, grocery bags are not strong enough to transport soiled diapers.  Our drivers will only collect a grocery bag if there is a closed compostable BioBag inside.

13. What can I put in the collection bag for pickup?
Your collection bag may only include diapers, wipes, nursing pads and bibs that have been purchased from EarthBaby.  

14. How often do you pick up diapers?
We will pick up your soiled diapers every week whether you receive a delivery or not. We come on the same day of the week, every week, on your assigned service day.

15. What happens if I forget to put out my soiled diapers?
If you forget to leave out your soiled diapers simply put them out the following week.

16. Where are my diapers picked-up and dropped off?
We recommend that your pick-up and drop-offs take place at your front door.    Please contact our customer service department if you require a different pick-up or drop-off location.

17. How do I change an order?
It is very easy to change an order directly on our website. When you sign into EarthBaby it brings you to your account page. The tab titled ‘View/Edit Deliveries’ will give you a snapshot of your orders over the next 4 weeks.  You can click on any order and edit it.  Additionally, on the ‘My Recurring Items’ tab you can manage any and all recurring orders you have. If you have trouble placing an order call us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

18. What is the deadline to make changes to my order?
The deadline to make changes to any order is 48 hours before it’s scheduled to be delivered. If you miss the deadline, please call us and we will do our best to accommodate you.  

19. How will my diapers be delivered?
Orders are delivered in brown paper bags.  We are happy to take back and re-use our paper bags.  Simply fold the bag flat and leave it out for your driver.  

20. What frequency can I receive orders?
You have the choice of placing a one time order or a recurring order. Recurring orders can be scheduled for every week, every other week, or once per month.

21. Can I receive my first order before my baby is born?
Yes. We recommend you schedule your first delivery 2-3 weeks prior to the birth of your child. We will not charge you a service fee until you start our regular weekly service.

22. How many packs of diapers do you recommend for my first order?
Most newborns will go through 2 packs of diapers a week.  As your child grows diaper use generally declines to 1 pack a week.  For your first order we suggest you purchase 2 packs of diapers, 2 packs of wipes and 1 box of BioBags.  For your convenience you can purchase these products as part of an EarthBaby starter pack.

23. How will I be billed?
We bill you at the end each week for items you have received that week. Our service fee is billed once every four weeks. We accept payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).

24. What if I'm traveling or away from my home?
We certainly recognize that our customers will occasionally travel outside of our delivery area for family vacations.  Dealing with your diapers while away from home will be up to your personal preference. We recommend, if it is possible, that you bring your diapers home and add them to your collection bag for normal pickup. We offer convenient travel-sized, compostable storage bags for purchase on our website that are ideal for this purpose. Alternatively, you may choose to dispose of them in the municipal trash collection as you would with traditional disposable diapers. If you are going on vacation be sure to enter your vacation dates on the "Skip Deliveries" tab of the ordering page. If you are on vacation for more than four consecutive weeks, we can put your account on hold and refund your service fee for that period, as long as we are made aware in advance.

25. What happens if I move?
If you are moving within our service area, you can continue service at your new residence without interruption. Please check online to see if your new address is in our coverage area. So that we can best meet your needs in the moving process, please call our office at least one week prior to your move so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

26. How does composting differ from recycling?
Recycling involves reprocessing old materials into new raw materials, which can later be used to create new products. Glass, Plastic, paper, textiles, and metals are commonly recycled. Composting is the natural decaying of biodegradable organic material, producing nutrient rich top-soil. The composting process occurs normally in nature, but very slowly (measured in years). Industrial composting accelerates the natural process of decomposition by actively controlling the composting conditions (temperatures, aeration, carbon & nitrogen content) that allow aerobic bacteria to thrive, producing the end product in as little as 14 weeks.

27. I compost in my backyard now. Can I purchase the diapers and do my own composting?
No, you cannot compost diapers in your backyard as it is unsafe. Reaching the high temperatures required to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens found in human waste is difficult and inconsistent when using common home composting techniques. To ensure that the soil produced when our products are composted is 100% safe, we only offer our diapers and wipes as part of our inclusive service whereby the products are composted in our regulated industrial composting facility.

28. My city offers curbside composting. Can I buy diapers from EarthBaby and put them in my green-bin/cart?
No. Human waste composting is a very different process than curbside composting for kitchen scraps, lawn trimmings and cardboard. Please do not put soiled diapers in your city composting bin as it contaminates their composting stream.

29. How do I cancel my service?
Whether you’ve graduated to potty training or need to cancel for other reasons, simply contact our customer service department via phone, email or webchat and we will cancel your account. You can cancel at anytime and your service will end at the end of the current billing cycle. The service fee is non-refundable.