Compost
Why compost?
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Food scraps (anything edible, meat, bones, coffee grounds, egg shells, paper napkins, wooden stirrers, and more) that are sent to the landfill will break down pretty quickly, but it does so under anaerobic conditions and the process creates methane gas, which has 34x the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide! Food scraps that are composted break down aerobically, producing carbon dioxide instead.
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You make fertile soil for gardens!
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34x Greenhouse Effect!!
Learn more:
Connections with Evan Dawson had a discussion on February 27th, 2020 about The Rise in Composting in Rochester
What are the options here in Penfield?
Buy or Build-Your-Own
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Buy your own compost bin. Here's a few from Home Depot
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Make your own for as little as $10. Instructions here.
Bin Swap
Programs
How it works:
Get a clean 4gal bin from the company. Fill it up with compostables at home. Bring the full bin to the exchange sites. Get a new bin.
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$15/mo or 6 month subscription: $75
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Locations:
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Rochester Public Market
Impact Earth Organics Office. -
Brighton Farmers' Market
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Curbside Pick-Up Companies
How it works:
Get a clean 4gal bin delivered to your home. Fill it up with compostables. 1x/week, put the full bucket outside. Get a new, clean bin.
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$15/mo