The City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works is proud to sponsor its 15th annual compost bin sale. The sale features a highly-rated compost bin, The Home Composter, and Recycling Connections' Kitchen Katcher pail. Sold separately or as a pair, the Home Composter and Kitchen Katcher Pail are great for experienced composters or those who are brand new to composting!​
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Already ordered? Find your pick-up information here.
Home Composter $68.00
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Kitchen Pail $25.00
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This is a partnership between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works and Recycling Connections.
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Where do I pick up my order? Purchases must be picked up on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00AM – 4:00PM at:
City of Milwaukee - DPW Sanitation: 4031 S 6th Street Milwaukee, WI 53221Wisconsin 53221. Please make sure to have a virtual or physical copy of your receipt for your order.
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Questions about pick-up? Contact Laura Stevens, lsteve@milwaukee.gov, 414.286.2334.
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​​Questions about your order? Contact Michelle Nieuwenhuis, michelle@recyclingconnections.org, 715-343-0722
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How Do I Assemble My Bin? Your compost bin will come with a set of written directions. You can also view our assembly video here.
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​​​​​​​Want To Learn More About Backyard Composting? ​​
Download Digging In: A Backyard Composting Guide, a brand-new resource from Recycling Connections. This guide is great for folks who are new to composting or who may need a little refresher! It provides tips and information and equips you with the knowledge to start making a positive impact right in your backyard!
Download for free here.​​​​​
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Recycling Connections offers information, tips, and a webinar free online you can view to learn how to be successful with backyard composting. Click here to learn more.
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About the Home Composter
This is the best backyard compost bin out there. It is simple to use, has a huge capacity for yard material and food waste, and made of 100% recyclable material. It is not sold in stores. Click here to see a Comparison Chart to other popular compost bins.​
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It is attractive
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100% recycled plastic
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Black to absorb heat quickly
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128 gallon capacity (can hold six to eight 30-gallon bags of yard material)
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Easy to use, simple to assemble and move if you need
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Long-lasting
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A door that slides open at the bottom giving you easy access to finished compost without emptying entire bin
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A tight lid keeping pests out; yet is well vented to decompose organic material well
Each composter comes consists of two sides with sliding doors, four clips, and a locking lid.
