| Do I need a bin? |
No. Organic matter will
eventually decompose, but a container of some sort will keep your
pile neat, protect it from weather and pests, and make the job of
tending it much easier. |
| Where is the best place
to put a compost pile? |
A sheltered location, out
of the full sun if possible. Avoid trees and shrubs that may
push their roots into the pile. Consider both convenience and
appearance. |
| Composters |
Composters may be picked up by residents of
Arnprior at the municipal offices for a fee of $30.00 |
| Can I compost in the
winter? |
Keep adding to the compost
through the winter months. It may not appear to be doing much,
but the frozen materials will quickly finish breaking down when the
spring comes. |
| What can I put in my
compost? |
- Kitchen scraps, including fruit
and vegetable scraps, potato peelings, stale bread or coffee
grounds
- Grass clippings
- leaves
- Manure. NEVER use human or
dog (pet) wastes because they can carry disease
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| What can I NOT put in
my compost? |
- Do NOT put meat in your composter
- Do NOT put diseased plants or
weeds that have gone to seed
- Do NOT use human or dog (pet)
wastes because they can carry disease
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