Home Composting Options

 

  Build Your Own Bin Instructions
Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste going out, while helping the environment.  You have a variety of options available for home composting.   

Interested in purchasing a bin or attending a class? You can purchase different types of bins or learn about composting from the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County online at www.compostbinsthurstoncounty.com, or by phone at 360.481.4204.  Want to build your own bin?  See the Build Your Own Bin Instructions box.


Bio-Stack
These bins are good for yard and food waste, and they are a great option for the dedicated gardener who wants quick results.  It can also be used for slow composting.




 

Green Cone
The Green Cone is a food waste digester and is a  good choice for the non-gardener who wants to reduce the amount of food waste going into landfills.

This bin requires digging a hole about  2 feet in circumference and  1 1/2 feet deep.





Earth Machine
With the Earth Machine, food and yard waste can be composted together.  This is a good bin for gardeners and non-gardeners alike, and it is generally used to make compost slowly.

Tip:  When composting food waste with yard waste, you should place a sheet of galvanized wire mesh (1/2" or smaller squares) underneath the bin. 






 

Need More Information

  • About compost bins or classes? Visit the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County's website. They will be updating their class schedule shortly; classes are typically held April - October.
  • About composting?  Visit our composting food waste page.
  • About recycling options?  Visit our Zero Waste and Reduction pages online.
  • About Public Works programs?  Contact the Public Works office at 360.753.8588, TTY 360.753.8270 or email us.