Environmental & Extension Services Department - Solid Waste Division
Vermicomposting
Composting - Vermicomposting - Flyer - Recycle Bin Request
Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to produce rich compost from kitchen wastes. One pound of worms can turn 65 pounds of garbage into garden compost in 100 days. The best diet for your worms are food scraps that are of plant origin.
FRUITS:
apple, cantaloupe, nectarine, orange, peach, strawberry, grape,
grapefruit, banana, pineapple, watermelon and lemon
VEGETABLES:
carrots, broccoli, tomato, lettuce, pumpkin, corn, beans, celery, peas,
peppers, squash and cucumber
NON-RECOMMENDED FOODS:
meat, fish, bones, and corn cobs (These foods will cause odors, attract
insects, or simply take a very long time to break down.)
