The Cariboo Regional District provides backyard and kitchen compost bins for sale every two years. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Limited Quantities Available
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Sure Close Container- Visit sure-close.com for full product information, or contact the CRD.
A good countertop container is essential to a successful home composting program. Sure Close containers are user friendly, easy to clean and pleasant to look at.
What can go into a backyard composter? |
Fruit and veggie waste, coffee grounds and filters, rice, pasta, bread, paper towels, eggshells, tea bags, leaves, and dried grass. |
What can't go into a backyard composter? |
Fish, meat, poultry, bones, dairy products, oils and large amounts of grass are not suitable for backyard composters. |
What maintenance is recommended? |
Fruit and veggie waste should be mixed into the existing contents of the compost to increase the oxygen content, which accelerates the composting. Once mixing is complete the top layer should be covered with a layer of dried leaves or soil.
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Where should I put my composter? |
The best location is a convenient spot for your use; somewhere sunny and easy to access in all seasons. A well-drained spot is ideal, and the grass can be cut out beneath the composter to invite worms and microbes in. |
Will a backyard composter be an animal attractant? |
Compost can be just as much of an animal or bear attractant as garbage and needs to be properly managed to minimize the risk. The best way to keep compost odour at a minimum is to aerate it regularly and add up to three times the amount of “browns” to “greens”. Browns include dead leaves, fine wood chips, sawdust and low-quality household paper products that are shredded or cut up, like tissue paper, paper towels, newspaper, or paper bags. Greens include kitchen scraps, vegetables, and small amounts of fruits. Do NOT put fish, meat, poultry, bones, dairy products, oils or large amounts of grass into backyard composters. Aeration means stirring it up, the oxygen keeps the microbes that accelerate the composting process healthy. You can also add garden soil to new compost to ensure the microbes that are needed are available. If you are still uncomfortable with composting at home, you can reach out to the South Cariboo Sustainability Society, in the 100 Mile House area, the Potato House Project in the Williams Lake area and the Baker Creek Enhancement Society in the Quesnel area to inquire about local drop off locations for compost. |
100 Mile House |
Who: Cariboo Regional District and District of 100 Mile House residents What: Composter and counter-top containers Where: Cariboo Regional District Office, Unit 3 - 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House When: **Subscribe to this page below for updates on the next time they will be available** |
Quesnel |
Who: Cariboo Regional District and City of Quesnel residents What: Composter and counter-top containers Where: Cariboo Regional District office, #102 - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel When: **Subscribe to this page below for updates on the next time they will be available** |
Williams Lake |
Who: Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake residents What: Composter and counter-top containers Where: Cariboo Regional District office, Suite D - 180 North Third Avenue, Williams Lake When: **Subscribe to this page below for updates on the next time they will be available** |