Composters
Black Yard Waster Composter
Use for Yardwaste
- Leaves
- Creates Compost
- Grass
- Fruit & Vegetable peels
- Newspaper & Paper Towel
- Dead Plant Material
Green Cone
Use for Kitchen Waste
- Kitchen Waste
- Raw & Cooked Meats
- Leftover Foods
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Animal Waste
Rain Barrels
Use to Save Water
- Saves on Outdoor Water Use
- Reduces Water Bills
- Helps Prevent Ponding
- Reduces Stress on Stormwater Infrastructure
Black Yard Waste Composter
Composting is the natural breakdown of organic matter to produce a crumbly nutrient-rich soil. The resulting compost can be added to other soil types as fertilizer, forming an excellent growing medium for plants. By managing this natural process in your own garden, you can dispose of waste and produce an agent that will improve the look and yield of your plants or flowers. Please note, the green cone is not a yard waste composter. Scroll down to read more about the green cone food digester.
The black yard waste composter is an efficient, durable and economical tool that provides many benefits to homeowners and gardeners. The animal and pest resistant lid twists for variable ventilation control, and covers a large 51.43 cm (20.25 inch) opening that offers easy, generous access to add material and maintain the pile.
What Can Go In? |
Green stuff: fresh leaves, fruit & vegetables peels, used vegetables - use in small amounts and covered with topsoil to help mask odours which may attract wildlife, flowers, plants, some weeds, and small amounts of fresh grass.
Brown stuff: dried leaves, newspaper, paper towels, twigs, chipped wood, dead plant material, husks, nut shells, small amounts of dried grass, grains, breads, straw and hay. Other stuff: Coffee grinds & filters, egg shells
Do not add: bones, meat, fish, seafood, dairy products, fats, oils, pet waste, coal or treated wood ash, weeds that have gone to seed, crab grass, diseased plants or large materials. |
What to Do? |
You need a large quantity of brown maters (almost enough to fill the bins), about a quarter as much of green material and a bucket or two of something that contains active micro-organisms, such as manure (chicken, horse, sheep, goat or cow), finished compost, or soil. If you are low on greens, they can be replaced by several cups of a high-nitrogen material like blood meal or corn-gluten meal. Food residuals should be completely covered to minimize odours and fruit flies by using dry yard materials or soil.
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You may purchase our black yard waste composter for $10.00 (taxes included) at the Engineering/Public Works building at 944 James Street. We accept cash, cheque or debit/interac only.
Composter dimensions
• Capacity: 311.5 litres ( 11 ft cu.)
• Height: 83.8cm (33 inches)
• Width: 78.7cm (31 inches)
• Lid opening: 51.43cm (20.25 inches)
• Accessories: 4 screw pegs, backyard composting manual
Green Cone (Food Waste Digester)
The Green Cone Composter is an in-ground composting system, but is not your typical composter and will not deal with garden waste. You can compost almost all kitchen waste reducing the amount you put in your garbage bag. It will handle kitchen scraps from an average family of four. It requires no stirring as it produces no compost. 90% of waste is decomposed into nutrient rich water that is absorbed into the soil. Empty once every 2-3 years directly into your yard waste composter or dig directly into the garden or ground. It requires decent drainage and direct sun, so the sunnier the better!
How it works? |
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What to do? |
Once you have installed your green cone, sprinkle some accelerator powder on top of the food waste in the caddy when you are ready to empty it into the green cone for the first 5-6 times. This will help build up a healthy amount of bacteria to start your cone working. In a healthy working cone, the food waste will be covered in a blue/gray fur; this is the bacteria working. You should see the blue/gray fur start to build up over the first 10-14 days. While you can see the bacteria, you do not need to add any accelerator powder. Only when the level starts to disappear, should you begin to add some additional accelerator powder. Do not use any chemical activator in the green cone as it could kill the bacteria. |
What goes in? |
Fish, meat, poultry, bones/shells, bread, pasta, soup, fruit including peelings, vegetables including peelings, dairy produce (i.e.: cheese), cooked food scraps, crushed egg shells, tea bags, and coffee grinds. |
What not to put in? |
Grass clippings, paper, glass, straw, hedge clippings, bulk oil, household chemicals, plastic, wood and metal. |
Compost Accelerator |
Your green cone will come with a compost accelerator package - which is a combination of environmentally friendly active micro-organisms and powerful blend of beneficial enzymes, super catalyzing co-enzymes and co-factors with a remarkable ability to fully digest a wide range of compounds and pollutants which sanitizes and leave the environment in a natural balance. It is a natural 100% organic and biodegradable culture that uses no harsh chemicals or residues.
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Rain Barrels
Did you know that rain barrels can help save over 1000 gallons of water? That's equivalent to almost 13 bath tubs full of water!
There are many benefits to owning a rain barrel and plenty of reasons why installing a rain barrel is a good and green idea.
Reducing Water Bills |
You can help conserve a vital resource and save money on your water bill by reusing rain barrel water for both inside and outside plants. You can also use it to wash your cars. The rain barrel is somewhat square shape is ideal for flush-to-wall and corner installation. The tall spigot placement accommodates most water cans. It has an insect resistant stainless steel screen, resilient faucet/spigot, easy multi-barrel installations, stable footprint and childproof lid. |
Protect Your Property |
Collecting rain water can help prevent ponding and flooding in your yard. This can also help control moisture levels around your house foundation. |
Reduce Stress on Storm Water Infrastructure |
Residential storm water runoff systems have limits. They can reach capacity if there's a heavy rainfall or if there is a blockage in sewer systems. You can help divert water from your municipal storm drain system by reducing the amount of water entering our overloaded storm sewers. |
Tips For Using Rain Barrels |
Always keep the rain barrel covered with a lid in order to prevent algae growth or mosquito breeding. Do not use rain water for human consumption. Use multiple barrels to maximize rain capture. |
FEES
$45.00 (taxes included) (prices may change)
You may purchase these items at the Engineering/Public Works building at 944 James Street. We accept cash, cheque or debit/interac only. No credit purchases.
RAIN BARREL DIMENSIONS
- Capacity: 208 litres (55 gallons)
- Height: 86 cm (34 inches)
- Width: 61 cm (24 inches)
- Accessories: installation instructions, spigot, screws, overflow hose and clamp