Compost Your Yard Waste!

Composting Bins Available to Residents of Chelsea

As part of an effort to reduce yard waste and to educate residents on the benefits of composting, bins are available from the city at or below cost.
Composting requires a minimum amount of effort and your gardens, shrubs and flowers will reap the benefits. Join the dozens of households that have purchased these bins and see how easy it is to turn your spoils to soil.

The Brave New Composter
$19
Made from 100% recycled plastic, an innovative style of bin that will decompose materials in 3 - 6 months.

The Earth Machine
$16
Also made of recycled plastic; a more traditional style of bin.

Features & Benefits :

  • Unique dual cone design virtually eliminates need for constant turning
  • Patented cone shaped top retains heat & moisture
  • Bottom cone draws air into the center to increase aerobic activity
  • Assembles in 10 min without tools
  • Durable and weather resistant
  • Color: BLACK
  • Made in the USA
  • Air holes are less than 1/2" in diameter - holes let in oxygen but helps deters larger critters
  • Bottom cone secures firmly to the ground and the adjacent bin wall with galvanized steel pins
  • Recycle plastic jugs by using them as stuffing support for bottom cone
Size Dimensions 32" H with variable diameter Capacity adjustable - up to 24 cu.ft. Weight in lbs. 20# (LG) Composition made from 100% UV-resistant recycled plastic soda bottles Usage all-purpose Key Features low cost, light weight, adjustable size

Features & Benefits :

  • Twist top lid allows you to control ventilation
  • Ventilation slots are large enough to let in oxygen but keep out rodents
  • Fastens to the ground by twist pegs - for animal and wind control
  • Round design allows unit to be turned/lifted to access pile from any direction
  • Sliding door can be secured to prevent animal entry
  • No corners for materials to dry out
  • No special tools required or holes to dig for setup - easy snap together assembly
  • Black color for maximum solar heat retention
  • Proven 10 year track record - close to 2 million in use worldwide
Size Dimensions 33"H x 33" x 34" Capacity 10 cubic feet or 80 gallon Weight in lbs. 20# Composition UV resistant recycled polyethylene Usage garden and kitchen waste Key Features durable, lightweight design

To purchase a compost bin, make payment to the Treasurer's Office at City Hall and then bring your receipt to the Public Works Office, Room 310.

For more information, call
617-889-8244


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