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Interested in Composting????????????? 

 

 

Backyard composting is an attractive, simple method of managing organic wastes at home. It has the advantage of being readily adaptable to fit individual lifestyles, income, yard size, and overall ambition. Backyard composting can be performed by a variety of methods. Click here for information on purchasing a backyard composting bin.

 

The compost produced by backyard composting is an excellent soil conditioner. It enhances the structure of soil by binding soil particles together.

 
 
Composting Do's and Don'ts

 

DO COMPOST:

  • Fruit and vegetable scraps
  • Egg and nut shells
  • Coffee grounds and tea bags
  • Weeds, leaves and bark
  • Grass and plant trimmings
  • Wood chips, sawdust
  • Wood ashes
  • Bread
  • Tissues and paper towels

DON'T COMPOST:

  • Pet waste
  • Meat, poultry and fish
  • Bones, animal fat or oil
  • Dairy products
  • Branches (over 1/2" diameter)
  • Crab or Bermuda grass
  • Chemical pesticides
  • Diseased plants
  • Weeds that have gone to seed

 

GETTING A BIN

 

Currently at Smart Gardening workshops, Los Angeles County residents can purchase a backyard composting bin and a worm composting bin at discounted prices. CASH ONLY, no checks or credit cards. Limit of 2 bins (of each kind) per household. Supplies subject to availability. If supplies run out, other purchasing arrangements will be made. For more information, please call our toll free hotline at 1(888)CLEAN LA.

 

Backyard Compost Bin

Backyard composting bins are availble at specified workshops only. $40.00 each. Limit two bins per household. Cash only. Price is subject to change.

Specifications:
   ●Dimensions - 28" x 28" x 32" high (assembled)
   ●Weight - 30 lbs.
   ●Volume - 11.4 cubic feet
 
Features:
   ●Sliding door for easy compost removal
   ●Snap together assembly
   ●Made from high density polyethylene, 50% recycled content
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Worm Bin

Worm composting bins are availble at specified workshops only. $65.00 each plus 1/2 lb of free worms. Limit two bins per household. Cash only. Price is subject to change.

Specifications:
   ●Dimensions - 16" x 23" x 19" high (assembled)
   ●Weight - 18.5 lbs.
   ●Volume - 2.0 cubic feet
 
Features:
   ●Snap together assembly
   ●Made from 100% recycled plastic
   ●Weather, rot and rodent resistant
   ●Kit includes the worm bin, bedding materials and instructions
   ●Unique stacking design makes castings easy to harvest

 

LA County Composting Workshops

 

http://ladpw.org/epd/sg/ws_schedule.cfm