The office compost bin in the kitchen is the first part of the adventure of composting. Eventually, that compost has to go to an outdoor bin or be put in a compost pile, but many offices don’t have large outdoor spaces to have a pile.
How can technology help our team aavoid unwanted guests?
One of the best ways is to use technology such as a tumbler for finishing compost.
These tumblers can also make turning your compost pile an easier task. This feature is especially efficient for people working in an office and want to participate in the company composting program.
A tumbler can also fit into offices that have limited outdoor space, but the cost is somewhat higher for tumblers over compost bins.
Compost bin: Though many pros and cons exist for both bins and tumblers, bins can be accessed easier by pests such as rodents that can burrow underneath of the bin. Rodents can become a large problem if not properly managed.
One key point on bins is that tumblers are usually a better choice for the office. For many companies without a large campus, there simply isn’t enough room or soil area to use the bin.
If your campus is larger, and you end up using a bin, it’s possible that you may later need to build a floor for the bin to keep pests out if they become an issue. For bins, keep aeration holes to one-fourth of an inch in size to keep pests out, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Make sure not to include things like meat or dairy in your compost or anything like greasy foods.
What other options do I have for my compost?
If you don’t want to deal with the work of composting your food waste to completion, some of the best ways around this is to work with employees that may have a home garden or look for a community garden that may want your waste. Your local waste provider may be a key asset if your considering other options.