Backyard composting will greatly reduce the amount of garbage you set out each week. By composting kitchen food scraps, leaves and more, you will create a nutrient-rich soil to use in gardens around your home.
Tips
- Turn your compost with a shovel or pitch fork once a week
- Mix browns (leaves, coffee grounds, egg shells, paper), and greens (vegetable and food scraps) to avoid smells and pests
- Keep meat and dairy products out of the Soil Saver or Tumbler – buy a digester if you want to break down these materials
- Keep your compost moist by adding a little water when you turn your pile
Buy a composter
The following composters are available for purchase at the Northumberland County headquarters office, located at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg.
Soil Saver – $40
- 28” width x 32” height x 28” depth overall
- 10-year guarantee
- Two slide-up doors for easy removal
- Easy assembly
Kitchen Catchers – $5
- Plastic bucket (7L)