Shelton composting program
Composting provides an efficient way to deal with waste in our gardens, create wholesome fertilizer, and lower the cost of valuable inputs. That is why it has always been a part of our our youth programs at HOPE. As of now, Shelton municipal waste does not have an organic waste program and sadly all of the the waste that could be composted ends up in the landfill where it sits idly and eventually contributes to greenhouse gasses. If you and your household aren’t already composting your kitchen scraps ( or just feel like contributing to HOPE’s compost piles) then feel free to drop off anything you can at the locations outlined below.
When collecting your kitchen scraps it is important to keep in mind that there are some things that are easier to compost than others. The bins at our gardens are in the same size range as something at home, and to ensure an efficient process there are certain things that we would rather keep out of it. Feel free to bring any bi products of your kitchen that does not include: Meat, bones, dairy, cooking oils, plastic packaging (typical egg cartons and paper bags are OKAY), or labels.
Diagram courtesy of planetforward.org
Compost Drop off Locations
Mason General Hospital
901 Mountain View Dr, Shelton, WA, 98584
WHERE?
Right outside the gate of our garden next to the food stand/shelter.
Phone
(555) 555-555
Evergreen Elementary
900 W Franklin St, Shelton, WA, 98584
WHERE?
Drop off bin is located next tot the compost bins along the west fence, inside the garden.
Phone
(555) 555-555