composting in the big city

[lcmayer.livejournal.com]

I am interested in composting, but the thought of a big smelly bin in my postage stamp of a back yard is unappealing to me (any undoubtly to my neighbors too).I also don't want to attrack unwanted guests (skunks, rats and the like). Has anyone found a solution that is both environmentally and community friendly? Do you store it outside? Do you use worms, and if so what happens in the winter months - do you have to bring it inside? Many thanks!

Comments

[julishka.livejournal.com]

racoons and skunks make up the majority of rabies cases in the state. while they are cute - and it's especially cute to watch the fat racoon families roam through a yard in the night - they also pose a risk. racoons also are notorious for getting in to the trash and making a mess, which then leads to more rats. hence why the city has implemented the covered trash barrel ordinances.

http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/epii/rabies/rabies.htm

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_rabies.htm

[turil.livejournal.com]

Sure, any living thing can be dangerous, including humans (#1 cause of death for humans under 35 is other humans). I could be afraid of other living things, or I could learn to live with them, and be careful to stay away from the more dangerous types...

Covered Trash Barrel Ordinance

[derekp.livejournal.com]

Really? We put our barrels out uncovered because if we don't, I'm sure the lid will end up somewhere down the street...

Re: Covered Trash Barrel Ordinance

[turil.livejournal.com]

It's ok to take the covers off when you put the barrels out for collection. You only need to keep the lids on if you leave compostable stuff in your trash barrels on non-trash-pick-up days. In other words store the trash barrels with their lids on normally, and take them off once you've put the barrels out on the curb for pick up.