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Compost eXchange

Our goal to strengthen our local food systems extends beyond our partnerships with the local farms. We want to see our community participate in our growth...literally! We offer a compost to soil exchange program to encourage those who want to grow for themselves by providing nutrient rich composted enriched soil.

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How it works

Step #1

Come pickup an empty, food safe bucket during open hours @ the exchange!

Step #2

Pack that bucket full of your kitchen scraps until its full. Keep it sealed with the included lid.

Step #3

Bring that full, sealed bucket back to the Exchange and take one that is full of our garden compost/native soil mix.

What can I compost?

Kitchen Waste

  1. Fruit scraps (e.g., peels, cores, rinds)

  2. Vegetable scraps (e.g., carrot tops, potato peels)

  3. Coffee grounds and filters

  4. Tea bags (ensure no plastic in the bags)

  5. Eggshells (crushed for faster breakdown)

  6. Stale bread, crackers, or cereal (in small amounts)

  7. Nut shells (except walnut shells, which may contain toxins)

  8. Herbs and spices (unused or expired)

  9. Grains like rice or pasta (small quantities, avoid oily sauces)

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Non-Compostable Materials

  1. Plastics (including biodegradable or compostable plastics unless specified for industrial composting)

  2. Metals (e.g., aluminum foil, cans, or scrap metal)

  3. Glass

  4. Styrofoam or foam packaging

  5. Rubber products

  6. Synthetic fabrics (e.g., polyester, nylon)

Toxic or Hazardous Items

  1. Treated wood (e.g., chemically treated lumber)

  2. Painted wood

  3. Pesticides, herbicides, or chemical cleaners

  4. Batteries or electronics

  5. Coal ash or charcoal briquettes (may contain harmful chemicals)

  6. Medications or pharmaceuticals

Animal Products

  1. Meat scraps

  2. Fish

  3. Bones

  4. Dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese, yogurt)

  5. Fats, oils, or grease (can attract pests and slow composting)

Disease or Pest Concerns

  1. Weeds with seeds (may regrow in the compost)

  2. Diseased plants

  3. Invasive species (e.g., parts of certain aggressive plants)

  4. Human or pet feces (except for specific hot composting systems)

Miscellaneous Problem Items

  1. Glossy or coated paper (e.g., magazines, brochures)

  2. Sticky labels from produce or packaging

  3. Citrus peels (in large amounts, as they can make the compost too acidic)

  4. Onion skins (in excess, as they can slow decomposition)

  5. Large pieces of wood (should be chipped or shredded first)

  6. Cooked foods (may attract pests and create odors)

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