Compost bins, pails and accessories can be purchased by pre-order. Place an order here. Seasonally, the Solid Waste District is open on the second Saturday of each month for compost bin sales.
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Grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, leaves. Rather than throwing them in the trash, y
ard waste and other organics can be easily composted. Consider creating a pile in your own backyard or compost via a yard waste program.
Many of the communities in Cuyahoga County offer yard waste collection to their residents. The community may have it's own compost site, or yard waste is hauled to a private facility. Find details for
your community.
The District maintains a list of licensed compost facilities in Cuyahoga County. See the list.
Questions about backyard composting? Not sure why your pile isn't working? Contact the Solid Waste District at 216.443.3749.
WHAT IS COMPOST?
Compost consists of organic materials derived from plants and some animal material that has been decomposed largely through aerobic decomposition (with oxygen). The process of composting is simple and is practiced by individuals in their homes, farmers on their land, and by industries and cities through contracts with composting businesses.
Compost is rich in nutrients. It is used in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, and agriculture. The compost itself is beneficial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer to add vital humus or humic acids, and as a natural pesticide for soil. In ecosystems, compost is useful for erosion control, land and stream reclamation and wetland construction.
Residential Food waste COMPOSTING serviceS
Residential food waste can be composted through services offered by Rust Belt Riders. The company offers drop off locations and a subscription service for weekly curbside pick up. Compost services are available for a small fee. See details.