Backyard Composting

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

View our Guide to Composting

Buy a composter

You can purchase a backyard composter at our office on 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg.