
Home Composter Bin Pre-order Sales
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works is proud to sponsor its 11th annual compost bin sale. The sale will feature a highly-rated compost bin, The Home Composter. Recommended by expert composters, the Home Composter is easy to assemble, long-lasting, made from 100% recycled materials, and is NOT available in stores. Each purchase comes with a Backyard Composting book.”
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How do I order? CLICK HERE to order. Or scroll down and click the item below to place the pre-purchased order online. Instructions for pick-up will be sent in May.
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When do I pick up my order? Purchases must be picked up on Saturday, May 20th between 9 AM – 2 PM.
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How do I pick up my order? We will be using SignUp.com to schedule curbside pick up appointments. Customers will be sent a link to schedule their pick-up time after the pre-sale closes on April 15th, 2023.
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Where do I pick up my order? Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful at 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, 53233 (Enter parking lot off of Ember Lane)
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Want to learn more about backyard composting? 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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Do you have questions about this order? Contact Laura Stevens, lsteve@milwaukee.gov, 414.286.2334.
This is a partnership between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works and Recycling Connections.


Home Composter $68.00
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Kitchen Pail $25.00
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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.
Special Features:
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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
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Comes with a copy of the book "The Composting Cookbook"
Each composter comes consists of two sides with sliding doors, four clips, and a locking lid. Participants also receive an instruction sheet and Home Compost Cookbook with each purchase
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