Composting in Washtenaw County

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Composting Basics
An Introduction to composting in your own backyard!
Compost bins for sale
Interested in composting at home? Purchase a Presto Bin! Need information on how to compost? Check out our free brochure or purchase a composting book.
Composting Worskhops
Speak with a staff member about composting!
Links and other resources
A list of websites for your composting questions as well as books available to assist your composting project.

Composting Basics --
An Introduction to Composting in Your Backyard

What is Composting

Composting is nature's own recycling system. Leaves, grass, and other organic matter provide a home and food supply for nature's recyclers--bacteria, worms, and other microorganisms. These organisms feed on the plant material, breaking them down, and turning them into a dark, nutrient-rich organic product called COMPOST.

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Compost Bins Are For Sale!

We sell an easy-to-use, inexpensive compost bin along with a free pamphlet for just $12.

Sets up in minutes without tools -- all parts are included
Manufactured from post-consumer recycled plastic by the Presto Company
Adjustable; offers easy access to your materials for turning and harvesting
Extremely lightweight and easy to move

The Presto compost bins can be purchased at the 705 N. Zeeb Road service counter during regular business hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

For more information on how to purchase a bin or books about composting, call (734) 222-6874.

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Composting Workshops

Workshops on various composting topics, such as backyard or worm composting, can be conducted free of charge by County staff. If you have a group of friends, neighboorhood groups, or co-workers interested, pick a date and time and contact the Solid Waste Program at (734) 222-6874.

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Links and Other Resources

Environmental Protection Agency Composting Site
www.mastercomposter.com
Created by a "Master Composter" in Texas, with instructions on how to compost, worm composting, building a compost pile, and more.
Composting for Home Gardens
The Compost Resource Page
Spokane Regional Soild Waste System

Books:

"Backyard Composting"
by Harmonious Technologies.
An easy to read how-to guide to composting.
"Rodale Book of Composting"
by Deborah L. Martin and Grace Gershuny.
A more in-depth approach to composting with the emphasis on the science behind composting.

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