Composting-Local Ideas
A discussion on Cincinnati, OH local compost solutions for the curious starter.
Composting can be a simple new year resolution towards a healthy planet. There are plenty of local solutions for those people are not interested in the idea of having a home bin that you must rotate or having to maintain a worm bin stocked with your own worms. Here a couple of local suggestions which various prices and requirements for what goes in the bin and what has to be pitched in the trash. Here are my top providers:
Queen City Compost-https://www.queencitycommons.com/ Dropoff location service $5-$15 monthly cost Benefits: Sliding scale for those who can't afford costly service. (dropoffs at 2 locations during summer markets are even free) Drawbacks: Can't accept meat, dairy or any compostable packaging (like my packaging) unless you get written confirmation for each type of item
Compost Now https://www.compostnow.org/ $19 (Dropoff locations)-$39(house pickup) a month for weekly bin subscription Benefits: You can choose to have compost picked up directly at your house. Large list of acceptable items, including meat and dairy. You earn back 25% of what you send off back as garden ready compost.Drawbacks: Pricey
Go Zero https://gozero.org/ Price varies based on location you select Benefits: Very few restrictions on what foods and compostable packaging can be dropped in bins. Also offers larger bins. Drawbacks: Commercially focused, there are only a few townships or businesses in Cincinnati that you can piggyback on their sponsored bins for a low monthly fee. ($10ish or free if you live in specific communities)
Back to the Dirt https://www.back2thedirt.com/ $7.00-$9.50 Weekly Pickup- or $12-13.50 Monthly Dropoff locations Benefits: Cheaper and a local woman owned small business. Plus you get a portion of the compost back as worm castings for your garden every few months. Drawbacks: Worm bin compost only, means you can't compost products labeled compostable (like my packaging) or meat, dairy products, citrus or spicy items.
Wendigo Tea
3116 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Wendigo Tea Bar @ Findley Market (New!)
1811 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Purple Paisley Artisan Shop
715 Scott St, Covington, KY 41011