Compost Bins and Yard Waste Bags for Sale

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Make compost at home

In order to encourage backyard composting by Lawrence residents*, compost bins are now available for purchase through the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division.

*This offer is only good to Lawrence citizens receiving residential trash service from the City. Quantities are limited, so call the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division at 832-3030 today to reserve your bin. Click here to visit our Backyard Composting page.

Earth Machine Backyard Composter ($40)

The Earth Machine consists of two plastic rings that snap together, plus a locking lid to form a large dome. This bin is very durable, and has a door near the bottom for easy access to finished compost.

Dimensions: 33" X 33" X 34"

Capacity: 10 cubic feet

Key Features: locking lid, lightweight, very durable, sliding door at the bottom for harvesting finished compost.

Kitchen Scrap Pail ($10)

Provides a convenient collection container for your kitchen scraps prior to their introduction to your backyard composting system.

Dimensions: 9" X 9" X 11"

Capacity: 7 quarts

Key Features: wide opening for easy emptying of plates, carbon filter for odor, lid can be opened with one hand.

Compostable Paper Yard Waste Bags ($5 per 10-pack)

Approved collection container for your residential yard trimmings material set out on Mondays. Limit 5 packs per household. Limited supply and will not be a permanent sale.

Dimensions: 16" x 12" x 35"

Capacity: 30 Gallon

Key Features: Made of two-ply heavy duty paper with wet strength outer layer.

NEW!!! Yard Waste Carts for sale, information posted on this webpage.