Q: What can I compost with Wompost?
FOOD SCRAPS: Baked goods, Bones, Bread, Cereal, Cheese, Coffee grounds, Dairy products, Eggs & eggshells, Fish, Fruits, Gravy & sauces, Meat, Nuts, Pasta, Peanut butter, Pizza, Poultry, Processed foods, Rice, Salads, Sandwiches, Spoiled or moldy food, Vegetables, Fruit Peals, Fruit Pits
NON-RECYCLABLE PAPER: Shredded paper, Coffee filters, Facial tissue, Greasy pizza boxes, Paper bags, Paper napkins, Non-coated paper plates, Paper towels, Tea bags, Small paper items, Plain white tissue paper, Waxed cardboard, and Wax paper
YARD DEBRIS: Flowers, Grass clippings, Houseplants, Leaves, Plant trimmings, Small branches (no larger than 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter), and Weeds
**We can only take one landscape bag of yard waste per week for pickup customers, and cannot currently take yard waste at the drop-off locations.**
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Pet hair, human hair, vacuuming contents (except plastic), Wooden chopsticks, and Stir Sticks, BPI certified compostable items (K cups, drinking cups, utensils, etc)
FOOD SCRAPS: Baked goods, Bones, Bread, Cereal, Cheese, Coffee grounds, Dairy products, Eggs & eggshells, Fish, Fruits, Gravy & sauces, Meat, Nuts, Pasta, Peanut butter, Pizza, Poultry, Processed foods, Rice, Salads, Sandwiches, Spoiled or moldy food, Vegetables, Fruit Peals, Fruit Pits
NON-RECYCLABLE PAPER: Shredded paper, Coffee filters, Facial tissue, Greasy pizza boxes, Paper bags, Paper napkins, Non-coated paper plates, Paper towels, Tea bags, Small paper items, Plain white tissue paper, Waxed cardboard, and Wax paper
YARD DEBRIS: Flowers, Grass clippings, Houseplants, Leaves, Plant trimmings, Small branches (no larger than 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter), and Weeds
**We can only take one landscape bag of yard waste per week for pickup customers, and cannot currently take yard waste at the drop-off locations.**
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Pet hair, human hair, vacuuming contents (except plastic), Wooden chopsticks, and Stir Sticks, BPI certified compostable items (K cups, drinking cups, utensils, etc)
Q: Does composting spread Coronavirus?
A: Short answer, no, if we do it correctly. The virus is similar to many other viruses that have been tested in compost piles. When done correctly, the process of composting kills all of the virus. The US Composting Council is testing whether the coronavirus dies at temperatures in commercial compost piles, and is optimistic it will also be eradicated. Our other worry is transmitting coronavirus from bucket to bucket, since the virus might be viable on plastic for multiple days. If we use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitize each bucket, we can stop the virus. Right now, we wear masks and sanitize our gloves between every single house. You can help by washing your bucket each week.
A: Short answer, no, if we do it correctly. The virus is similar to many other viruses that have been tested in compost piles. When done correctly, the process of composting kills all of the virus. The US Composting Council is testing whether the coronavirus dies at temperatures in commercial compost piles, and is optimistic it will also be eradicated. Our other worry is transmitting coronavirus from bucket to bucket, since the virus might be viable on plastic for multiple days. If we use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitize each bucket, we can stop the virus. Right now, we wear masks and sanitize our gloves between every single house. You can help by washing your bucket each week.
Q: Why is there contamination in the compost soil?
A: We cringe when we see fruit stickers and bits of plastic bags in the compost, yet we can't do anything about it yet. Due to high winds at the outdoor processing facility this product may contain small amounts of plastic, glass and other micro contaminates. an average of less than 1% per square yard.
The compost is sifted for trash, but the winds blow it back in!Q: Why is there contamination in the compost soil?
A: We cringe when we see fruit stickers and bits of plastic bags in the compost, yet we can't do anything about it yet. Due to high winds at the outdoor processing facility this product may contain small amounts of plastic, glass and other micro contaminates. an average of less than 1% per square yard.
The compost is sifted for trash, but the winds blow it back in!Q: Why is there contamination in the compost soil?
Q: My bin disappeared/got run over. What do I do?
A: Just send us an email at wompostcoop@gmail.com. We'll replace it the following week, no cost to you. Make sure to set your bin away from trash and recycling pickup. Even with that, sometimes the wind or kids take the buckets. It happens!
A: Just send us an email at wompostcoop@gmail.com. We'll replace it the following week, no cost to you. Make sure to set your bin away from trash and recycling pickup. Even with that, sometimes the wind or kids take the buckets. It happens!
Q: What is the green bag? Do I have to use it?
A: We source our bags from EcoSafe, and give you a new one each week. The bags are basically made from cornstarch and other plant-based resins. If you line your bucket with the bags, it makes our job much easier, since we load and unload by hand. Please use it. If you want to source your own bags, make sure they are BPI-certified compostable. Try newspaper at the bottom of your bucket to minimize juices that leak from the bags. Some people use little bags in a kitchen unit, and put them all in the bin for pickup. This is a great solution for zero mess.
A: We source our bags from EcoSafe, and give you a new one each week. The bags are basically made from cornstarch and other plant-based resins. If you line your bucket with the bags, it makes our job much easier, since we load and unload by hand. Please use it. If you want to source your own bags, make sure they are BPI-certified compostable. Try newspaper at the bottom of your bucket to minimize juices that leak from the bags. Some people use little bags in a kitchen unit, and put them all in the bin for pickup. This is a great solution for zero mess.
Q: Can you take raw meat?
A: No, this could spread disease with our workers. However, if you microwave the meat for 5 minutes, that should kill any bacteria. Then go ahead and compost.
A: No, this could spread disease with our workers. However, if you microwave the meat for 5 minutes, that should kill any bacteria. Then go ahead and compost.
Q: Can you take compostable diapers? How about pet waste?
A: Unfortunately, no. They could spread disease with our workers. You can contact EnviroWagg about doggy doo pickup!
A: Unfortunately, no. They could spread disease with our workers. You can contact EnviroWagg about doggy doo pickup!
Q: Can you take used tissues?
A: Broadly, no. If they were used for the flu, or a bloody nose, this could spread disease with our workers. However, if they are used for non-contagious purposes (like a good cry), it should be ok. Use your judgement, and please keep us safe!
A: Broadly, no. If they were used for the flu, or a bloody nose, this could spread disease with our workers. However, if they are used for non-contagious purposes (like a good cry), it should be ok. Use your judgement, and please keep us safe!
Q: Can you take white paper towels?
A: Usually, yes! Please trash them if you used them to soak up a bleach spill, something contagious (like blood), or some other harsh chemical. Otherwise, compost.
A: Usually, yes! Please trash them if you used them to soak up a bleach spill, something contagious (like blood), or some other harsh chemical. Otherwise, compost.
Q: Where do I set out my bin?
A: Please bring it all the way to your front curb, unless you have an exception we've discussed. If your pickup day is the same as your trash or recycling day, put the bin back half way to the house. Bonus points if you tie up the green bag inside the bucket.
A: Please bring it all the way to your front curb, unless you have an exception we've discussed. If your pickup day is the same as your trash or recycling day, put the bin back half way to the house. Bonus points if you tie up the green bag inside the bucket.
Q: I'm in an apartment building. Can I sign up? Where would I put my bin?
A: We'd love to work with your building to make this possible. Check in with your building manager to make sure they approve. We'll find a space outside the building that works for you, and for our pickup crew. We cannot come inside buildings to pick up bins. You can also sign up for our convenient drop-off service!
A: We'd love to work with your building to make this possible. Check in with your building manager to make sure they approve. We'll find a space outside the building that works for you, and for our pickup crew. We cannot come inside buildings to pick up bins. You can also sign up for our convenient drop-off service!