Here at ICP our compost piles are a little different than what you might have in your backyard. For one thing the piles are hundreds of times larger. Secondly, they are scientifically formulated, rigorously monitored and frequently turned so they get really hot, really fast, and then stay that way for months on end.
Because of all that heat we can accept things for composting that just wouldn’t work in most backyards. Common things like meat and dairy as well as uncommon things like burlap and liquid baby food waste. If you would like advice on doing some composting in your own back yard, stop by our offices in the Intervale or on Redmond Road in Williston. Or, for the best compost you have ever seen, come get a yard or two of our premium Black Gold!
Acceptable Materials:
Food and Beverages:
If it's edible, we can compost it! This includes:
- Fats and Oil
- Meat and Bones
- All Fish and Seafood, including shells
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Eggs and Egg Shells
- Milk, Cheese, and all other Dairy Products
- Bread and Grains
- Coffee and Tea
- Condiments (salad dressing, ketchup, etc.)
Lawn and Garden Debris:
- Leaves
- Grass Clippings
- Vines
- Wood material under 1/2 inch diameter such as twigs, wood chips, old mulch, or sawdust
Farm Manure:
- Most types of animal manure are accepted
- No cat, dog, or human waste
Paper:
Please recycle as much as you can and compost only small amounts of food-soiled paper including:
- Uncoated paper plates, cups, & cardboard
- Paper napkins, towels, bags, & table covers
- Coffee and tea filters
- Wood BBQ skewers
- Greasy pizza boxes
Please bring recyclable paper to a CSWD facility for recycling. Click here for hours and locations.
We Cannot Accept:
- Wood larger than 1/2 inch in diameter. Please bring this to the McNeil Wood and Yard Waste Depot (located across the street from us). Phone number: 864-7446
- Plastic of any kind
- Styrofoam
- Metals, including foil wrapping and twist ties
- Toxic materials such as paints, solvents, pesticides, or petroleum products. Click here for information on properly disposing of hazardous waste.
- Dirt or sod. Click here for information on where you can bring your dirt or sod.
- Any cat, dog, or human waste
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282 Intervale Road
Burlington, Vermont 05401
phone: 802.660.4949 |
