Backyard Composting

 
Composting can be thought of as the recycling of organic materials.  Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic materials such as food scraps and yard trimmings into a dark, earthy, soil-like material called compost.  Finished compost helps gardens and lawns grown by adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil.

Did you know that 40% of a Yellowknife household's waste consists of organic materials that can be composted?  Backyard composting is a great way to reduce waste and create a valuable soil amendment at home - and it is easy to do!

Backyard composting in Yellowknife
A step-by-step guide on how to set up and maintain a backyard composter!

How to set up a backyard compost system
Educational poster on backyard composting

Composting North of 60
A guide to backyard and worm composting - with special tips for NWT residents!

City of Yellowknife Backyard Composter Sale

The City is pleased to once again offer backyard composters at a subsidized rate of $35.00/composter.  To learn how to get started, see below for workshop dates, or to register for a composter, see the link to "Backyard Composter Order Form".  A City summer student will deliver the composter and an education package those who have purchased a composter.

Backyard Composting Workshops
In partnership with the City, Ecology North will be presenting backyard composting workshops in neighbourhoods throughout the City this summer!  All workshops occur from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. 

• Community Garden on the Weledeh School Grounds - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
• Community Garden at Corner of Kam Lake Road & Woolgar Avenue - Thursday, July 21, 2011
• Range Lake North School Grounds - Monday, August 15, 2011

For more information, please call Ecology North at 873-6019.  Click here for a copy of the flyer with workshop information.