Composting With Worms

Introduction

Introduction

Part 1:
Worm box basics

Part 2:
Worm box management

Part 3:
Commonly asked questions

More worm composting information

Composting coffee grounds

Stewardship gardening links

Composting With The Help Of Worms

You can easily turn kitchen wastes into a rich compost by using composting worms.

Proper home composting of organic kitchen wastes can reduce the volumes at the landfill or incinerator. Volunteer home composting is a cost effective method of dealing with compostable kitchen wastes.

Composting is an efficient way to divert organic wastes from our County's solid waste stream.

Which Kitchen Wastes Could Be Food For Worms?

• Vegetable leftovers
• Lettuce and cabbage
• Coffee grounds
• Spoiled food out of the refrigerator
• Fruit rinds
• Teabags

What Not To Put In A Worm Box

• Non-biodegradable materials
• Pet litter and manure
• Vegetable oils
• Meats
• Fat

Worm bins are easy to construct and require minimal care.

Part 1: Worm box basics

More information about this topic is available through your local WSU Extension Office