Worm Bin Composting
If you don't have a backyard, live in the mountains, or don't have
space for a big bin, you can still compost your kitchen scraps with red
wriggler worms.
It' so easy even a worm can do it!
| Bin — Plastic or wooden bin with a tight-fitting
lid and air holes |
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| Bedding — Shredded newspaper for bedding |
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| Worms — Red wiggler worms and a handful of their
own bedding |
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| Food — Fruit and vegetable scraps for worm food
(no meat, bones, dairy, or fatty foods) |
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Feeding red wiggler worms in a bin is a good way to make high-quality
compost from food scraps.
Local sources of redworms:
- "The Worm Man", John Anderson, 970-407-9076
- The Flower Bin, 1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont, 303-772-3454
- Boulder Compost Co., Eric Simenson, 720-837-3286
There are also options for mail order of redworms. If ordering worms
through the mail, prepare the bin immediately and release the worms as
soon as possible.
Disclaimer: The identification of companies, products and materials
listed does not constitute endorsement, approval or recommendation of
any kind by the BCRC, Boulder County Resource Conservation Division, or
Boulder County and is provided for informational purposes only.
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