Compost Bins

[Hummingbird]

Are compost bins allowed in TV? I have a black vinyl one with a cover and wondered if I could bring it with me when we move?
I do not compost any meat product, just vegetation.

[CMANN]

Please do not move next to me!

[buggyone]

I have never heard of anyone having a composting bin by their house in The Villages. I would guess it would not be allowed - just like garbage cans are not allowed outside - and decomposing compost smells as bad as garbage.

However, to be sure, why not give the Villages Sales Office a call and ask them? They will probably direct you to the Deeds and Compliance department and you can get the correct information from the people who are responsible for such things.

[Hummingbird]

I have never heard of anyone having a composting bin by their house in The Villages. I would guess it would not be allowed - just like garbage cans are not allowed outside - and decomposing compost smells as bad as garbage.

However, to be sure, why not give the Villages Sales Office a call and ask them? They will probably direct you to the Deeds and Compliance department and you can get the correct information from the people who are responsible for such things.

Thank You for your courteous response. I will check it out.
I love organic gardening but it looks like I may have to find another hobby or I won't have many friendly neighbors.
The compost bin I have up north is covered and contains only leaves, grass, weeds, coffee grounds, tea leaves salad greens,and egg shells (for calcium).
I never get any odor but that's up North.....maybe it's different down South with the hot humid weather.

[zcaveman]

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[cappyjon431]

Thank You for your courteous response. I will check it out.
I love organic gardening but it looks like I may have to find another hobby or I won't have many friendly neighbors.
The compost bin I have up north is covered and contains only leaves, grass, weeds, coffee grounds, tea leaves salad greens,and egg shells (for calcium).
I never get any odor but that's up North.....maybe it's different down South with the hot humid weather.

We composted for many years when we lived in S. Florida and I have found that as long as the compost is strictly vegetable material (no meat, dairy, etc.) there is absolutely no smell or insect problems. That being said, I would still check with the powers-that-be as you don't want to start off alienating your neighbors.

[Hummingbird]

I've never had an odor problem with my compost up north but I'm beginning to think it's a bad idea in the Villages where the homes are so close. I certainly wouldn't want to attract any unwanted critters. I'll be planting my tomatoes and herbs in pots like the rest of the Villagers are doing.
Thank You for all the replies.

[l2ridehd]

Welcome to TOTV from another NH native.

If you compost in a bin using only plant material and turn on a regular basis, water, there will be no odor. I would use a small bin and place it in my shrubs near the rear of the home. Maybe check, but I doubt there are restrictions.

[cybermuda]

Please do not move next to me!

You're welcome to move next to me, Hummingbird, as long as you let me use your compost bin :-)

As many have already said, a well-maintained bin, used just for the proper materials, does not smell yet turns waste material into useful soil.

Why add to the pile of rubbish to be collected, then head off to the Garden Center to buy bags of soil for the garden? Makes no sense.

[Hummingbird]

You're welcome to move next to me, Hummingbird, as long as you let me use your compost bin :-)

As many have already said, a well-maintained bin, used just for the proper materials, does not smell yet turns waste material into useful soil.

Why add to the pile of rubbish to be collected, then head off to the Garden Center to buy bags of soil for the garden? Makes no sense.

Well said! Thank You neighbor :-)

[momesu]

I would love to have a neighbor who had a compost bin if they let me put some of my coffee grounds and tea leaves in it.....I am a total loser when it comes to all things garden related so never have attempted one on my own. I can do wonders with a needle and thread, but put a plant in my hands and I will kill it before it reaches the ground....I've even killed off mint which people told me was indestructible and would take over the garden.
Suzanne

[cappyjon431]

This is the composter we used in S. Florida:

https://www.compostumbler.com/StoreFront/product/compact-compostumbler

It was odor free, rodent free, and insect free, even in the south
Florida heat. It produced excellent compost every two weeks, primarily with lawn clippings and kitchen scraps (no meat products).

I think when we move to TV we will get the smaller model as our yard will be significantly smaller.

[cybermuda]

here's a cheaper one - not as glamorous but still "tumbles" and okay if you hide it away somewhere - plus it's recycled plastic, which must give you a warm feeling :-)

http://www.compostbins.com/compost-bins/compost-tumblers/rotocomposterjr7cubicfeetcomposttumbler.cfm

maybe we can put a bulk order together and get another 10% off

[Hummingbird]

We have a big garden and have several composting bins. I built the first one myself out of cement blocks. Then I graduated to this one... http://www.gardeners.com/Deluxe-Pyramid-Composter/20706,38-682,default,cp.html

Then to this one http://www.gardeners.com/Compost-Tumbler-Batch-Composter/20706,36-662,default,cp.html ... we have the double one but it's not featured here. They may have done away with it!

It will be time to put these items up for sale soon unless the person who buys our home likes to garden.
One of the smaller bucket looks like a good size. This one looks nice, http://www.gardeners.com/Zero-Waste-Food-Digester/20706,39-651,default,cp.html

I found the double one we own, it's a Mantis

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_01212752000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=01212752000P

[cappyjon431]

here's a cheaper one - not as glamorous but still "tumbles" and okay if you hide it away somewhere - plus it's recycled plastic, which must give you a warm feeling :-)

http://www.compostbins.com/compost-bins/compost-tumblers/rotocomposterjr7cubicfeetcomposttumbler.cfm

maybe we can put a bulk order together and get another 10% off

I really like this design, thanks for sharing. I think my wife likes this better than our current (more expensive) model. One question, do you or does anyone reading this thread know if plastic "cooks" the compost as fast as a metal bin? Thanks!

[ricthemic]

Are compost bins allowed in TV? I have a black vinyl one with a cover and wondered if I could bring it with me when we move?
I do not compost any meat product, just vegetation.

Sounds lk you can hv them without odor....Buy a court yard villa w a corner/larger lot and hv big garden with all the bins you want. No problem

[cybermuda]

here's a cheaper one - not as glamorous but still "tumbles" and okay if you hide it away somewhere - plus it's recycled plastic, which must give you a warm feeling :-)

http://www.compostbins.com/compost-bins/compost-tumblers/rotocomposterjr7cubicfeetcomposttumbler.cfm

maybe we can put a bulk order together and get another 10% off


I have been quoted a price of $108 if I can put in an order for 20

PM me if you are interested in one

I'm sure they'd make excellent birthday/Thanksgiving/Christmas presents too :-)

[Barefoot]

[QUOTE=cybermuda;382944]

Why add to the pile of rubbish to be collected
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I thought every home came with a garbage disposal unit? I honestly don't know, just asking.

[Ohiogirl]

[QUOTE=cybermuda;382944]

Why add to the pile of rubbish to be collected
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I thought every home came with a garbage disposal unit? I honestly don't know, just asking.

Barefoot, you must not be a gardener. A compost bin does NOT add to any pile of rubbish - it subtracts from it. Vegetable matter - e.g., shrub and plant trimmings, coffee grounds, vegetable parts - think ends of cucumber, broccoli trimmings, etc - decomposes into compost (like rich mulch) and can be added to your soil to improve it. You are recycling and also enriching your environment.

Gardeners actually BUY bags of compost to add to their soil (especially the clay or sand in Florida). Composting actually saves money (except for buying a compost bin).

I'm thinking (since I have a CYV) of adding a concrete block compost bin next to my rain barrel in the corner (out of my lanai view) of the backyard. I have a plastic compost bin in Ohio, but it's not one that you can turn - you have to take a garden fork and manually turn it, which is harder to do. I don't plan to move it as I would hate to open it up and find a snake or some critter. Think I would have better peace of mind with an open pit-type compost pile.

[cybermuda]

Hi OhioGirl

Barefoot was quoting from me, and I was saying we should compost rather than add to the pile of rubbish to be collected

All of these "quotes" can become a bit confusing once the thread has lots of postings

Happy composting
Cybermuda

[batman911]

Hummingbird,

Please excuse the city folks. A compost unit that does not contain animal products is no different than the leaves and grass that naturally compost in your yard. It will simply smell the same as a yard with plants. Most knowledgeable yard maintainers will tell you to let the clippings lay on the yard to decompose and feed your soil. Plant matter is plant matter.