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Anyone compost?

babyaustin725babyaustin725 member
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I would love to get a tiny compost bin.   We are in a condo, so we don't have a lot of outdoor space, but I'd like to get small one (like ten gallon or less) to go on our patio.  Does anyone have any idea where I can find one?  I checked home depot and lowes.  I'd rather not order online if I can help it.
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  • CDMay2006CDMay2006 member
    Check with your garbage pickup/city.  Tacoma and Federal Way both offer them at a discount (or at least have in the past).
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  • Mama_v2.0Mama_v2.0
    If I were you I would probably just make one. I am sure there are a lot of DIY links out there. 
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  • zazzuzazzu
    If you don't have a lot of outdoor space, what would you use the compost for? It's best for use in mending soil in flower beds and takes a good 6 mo or so to compost. If you're mostly wanting to compost food scraps, it's probably not worth the effort. There has to be a balance of brown and green waste, meaning grass clippings and dry leaves as examples. If you don't have much of a yard it will be had to get enough to start composting. You'll just end up with rotting food that will attract rodents. Sorry to poop on your idea.
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  • babyaustin725babyaustin725 member
    My husband has a small raised garden outside that we would use it for.  This is why I want only a small one.  It wouldn't be a way to get rid of food scraps, it would be for the garden.
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  • StellaZStellaZ

    Your yard waste bin can now compost any food scrap and a lot of packaging too = yay!

    We have the green cone compost ($25 now, we got it free back in the day as a promotion - buries into ground) - but yes, have it far away from the house because yeah, the fruit flies are obnoxious!

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  • KRoseToesKRoseToes member
    We have a small worm compost bin that we bought at the Puyallup Fair a couple of years ago. My DH loves it!

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  • pinktulipspinktulips
    In your situation I would do a worm bin vs a composter.
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  • babyaustin725babyaustin725 member

    imagepinktulips:
    In your situation I would do a worm bin vs a composter.

    I just googled worm bin (I'm not "in the know") and yes, that looks perfect for us.

    Thanks.

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    TTC #2 for a million years: SA normal, CD 23 bloodwork shows nothing amiss, ovulation detected. Next step: ? maybe CD3 bloodwork to check eggs? All out of pocket, so limited IF tests/treatments.
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  • CDMay2006CDMay2006 member
    This guide by Seattle Public Utilities talks about different types of bins (including worm bins), "recipes," and trouble shooting:  https://www.cityoffederalway.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=379
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  • KathzooKathzoo
    We vermicompost in a set of nested Rubbermaid bins on our balcony. I got the worms from freecycle. Just drill some holes near the top of the box for ventilation and in bottom for drainage.
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