Compost Bins

Compost bins help you reduce large amounts of the waste your family is sending to the land fill. They save you money by cutting east collection costs as well as trash collection costs. But the best benefit is by far the amazing soil you produce for all your gardening needs.

Check your local communities form composting programs.

Composting occurs when organic waste is mixed with air and moisture, allowing decomposition into a multipurpose, nutrient rich, gardening instrument. Both air and water are needed to allow the microorganisms to break down the material.

What can I compost-
· Grass clippings.
· Manure.
· Alfalfa meal.
· Cottonseed meal.
· Coffee grounds.
· Tea bags.
· Spoiled juice.
· Wilted fresh flower bouquets.
· Feathers.
· Leaves.
· Shredded newspaper.
· Pizza or other food contaminated cardboard boxes not suitable for recycling.
· Dried flowers.
· Bread.
· Cereal.
· Beans.
· Spices.
Compost bins can create an Oder, that’s why we recommend building a sealed bin or buying a commercially available compost bin that can be also sealed.

What not to compost-
· Fish.
· Meat scraps.
· Bones.
· Dairy products.
· Fatty foods.
· Oils.
· Pet manure.
· Metals.
· Plastics.
· Glass.
· Large amounts of sawdust.
· Weeds with seeds.