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COMPOSTING AT HOME
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omposting at home is a great way to minimize the amount of food waste that
ends up in the landfill. There are a number of composting methods, so be sure
to choose one that will work best for your space and routine!
TRY A TUMBLER SYSTEM!
Tumblers keep compost contained and can keep composting throughout the winter,
especially if your tumbler is in a sunny location. When adding compostable material, you’ll
want to aim for one part “green” or nitrogen-rich materials, to three or four parts “brown”
or carbon-rich materials.
WHAT TO COMPOST:
NITROGEN (GREENS)
CARBON (BROWNS)
• Dried leaves & plant material
• Cardboard
• Straw
• Paper
• Sawdust
• Food waste (no meat or dairy!)
• Fresh grass clippings
• Fresh manure
Stop adding material once your tumbler becomes hard to turn. After that, give the bin a few
turns and check that the composting material is moist every couple of days. Your compost is
done when it has a dark, crumbly texture – like garden soil, a pleasant, earthy smell, and you
don’t see any recognizable food scraps. After that, add the finished compost to your garden
for healthy, nutrient-dense soil!
DID YOU KNOW? OVER 30% OF BLAINE COUNTY’S WASTE
THAT ENDS UP IN THE LANDFILL IS COMPOSTABLE.
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