Choose a System
Basic Composting
- For yard trimmings by themselves, or for a mixture of
fruit, vegetable and yard trimmings
- Low to moderate effort level
- For outdoor composting
- Requires about 3x3 feet of space or more; in sun or
shade; on soil or cement.
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Worm Composting
- For fruit and vegetable trimmings mainly
- Moderate effort level
- For outdoor or indoor composting
- Requires less space—as little as 1x2 feet; ideally
in a garage, basement or shady spot outside.
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Keep Rodents Out of Your Compost
The Chicago Bureau of Rodent Control requires the use of a rodent-resistant
composting system. Use a bin with a lid, a floor, and no holes
or gaps larger than ¼ inch. Also be sure to follow the
“do’s and don’ts” carefully—never
add meat, dairy, pet waste or other rodent-attracting materials
to your compost.
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