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Backyard Composters How to get a composterComposters are available to City of Vancouver residents for $25 each, including taxes (about half cost) at:
There is a limit of 3 composters per household. If you need more than 3 composters, please call 604.871.6058 or email recycle@vancouver.ca. How to make compostFor information on how to make compost in your new backyard bin, check out 
Composting information and instructions in Cantonese 
Composting information and instructions in Mandarin 
Composting information and instructions in Punjabi Worm Composting (for Apartments)Do you want to compost, but live in an apartment and don't have a backyard? Worm Composting allows you to turn your uncooked vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds and filters, egg shells, etcetera into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner for your plants. The City has a limited number of Worm Composters available at the low price of $25. The units come complete with the bin, lid and tray, worms, bedding and instructions, and a mandatory one hour workshop at the Compost Demonstration Garden. To register for
the workshops or to get more information, call
the Compost Hotline at 604.736.2250. For a slideshow demonstration of worm composting check out Residential Food Scraps Collection Service Starting April 22, 2010, if you currently receive the City yard trimmings collection service, you will now be able to add uncooked fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and filters, teabags, and eggshells into your yard trimmings cart for composting. Learn more.
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Comments or questions? Send us e-mail: composthotline@telus.net or call 604.736.2250 © , City of Vancouver, Engineering Services |
Reduce
your household waste and help the environment by composting at home. Turn
uncooked vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds and filters, egg shells,
tea bags, and yard trimmings (leaves, grass, weeds, etc) into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. The City
offers backyard composters through a special program for its residents.
A composter measures about 85 centimetres at the base, and is 85 centimetres
high. The body consists of two snap-together pieces for easy transportation,
and it comes with a detailed instruction manual. 