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!

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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.