Home Composting Information
Remembering Our Roots
We've all heard the old proverb, "Waste not want not." Originally, the phrase continued, "The less we waste, the less we lack in the future".
This wisdom was practiced by Native Americans and early European
settlers in Vermont, who understood that life depended on getting the
most out of every item and bit of food. George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson were major proponents of composting, as were most Americans;
it was simply the way things were done. These people were intrinsically
bound to the soil and understood that growing crops pulled nutrients
from the soil. They knew that in order to assure productive harvests
year after year, they had to replenish nature's supply of healthy soil
elements. The importance of soil health was further re-emphasized during
the Dust Bowl era and we now know that composting helps sequester carbon from the atmosphere as well.
Compost....simple, elegant, and smart. |
Informational Booklets
The Dirt On Composting - Booklet (PDF)
This is one of our most popular booklets! It's a great resource to learn about home composting basics.
| Bins & Plans
Portable Wood & Wire Bin System (PDF)
Wood & Wire 3-bin system (PDF)
Rotating barrel composter (PDF)
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Other Composting Options for Residents
Vermont Compost and GROW Compost will accept residential drop off of clean food scraps at their facilities. Please call them for more information and guidelines before dropping off.
Earthgirl Composting is a small business out of Montpelier that provides compost buckets and pick-up services for food scraps and other organic materials, such as yard waste, to homeowners or renters who could not otherwise compost at home. The materials are delivered to Vermont Compost Company or Intervale Compost Products. You can email owner Megan Kolbay or call her at 802.223.1271 to learn more or set up your pick up!
- GROW Compost: 802.882.8154
- VT Compost: 802.223.604
Earthgirl Composting is a small business out of Montpelier that provides compost buckets and pick-up services for food scraps and other organic materials, such as yard waste, to homeowners or renters who could not otherwise compost at home. The materials are delivered to Vermont Compost Company or Intervale Compost Products. You can email owner Megan Kolbay or call her at 802.223.1271 to learn more or set up your pick up!
Composters for Sale
Soilsaver Classic Composter
In 2011, we will be selling this tried and true home composting unit from our office. The Soilsaver is made of recycled plastic and is designed to hold heat well in order to aid the composting process. More information can be found on the Soilsaver page. Contact us or call 802.229.9383 ext 111. to purchase or learn more about this composting unit. |  Soilsaver Home Composter |
Green Cones
See our Green Cone page to learn more about this in-ground food scrap digester that is a local favorite!
|  Green Cones |
