Containers for Recycling & Food Scraps
The following containers are available for District residents at the District Scalehouse. There is no admin fee charged on the supplies listed below.
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Recycling Bin ("Blue Bin")
Residents and businesses are invited to purchase recycling bins for collecting blue-bin recyclables. Each bin is $5.
- Durable
- One size: 18 gallons
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Recycling Bin "desk size"
These small recycling bins fit well under or near a desk. Each bin is $5.
- 15" tall x 10.25" wide
- Sturdy plastic
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Kitchen Collector
Kitchen Collectors are used to collect food scraps. Each collector is $6. They can be stored in the fridge or freezer to prevent odors from developing.
- Durable, dishwasher-safe, and easy to clean
- Lid latches upright and closed
- Perforations in the lid prevent insects from getting in
- Ergonomic handle
- Wide opening allows easy scraping of plates
- Size: 1.9 gallons
Food Scrap Bucket
Great for families who generate more food scraps or residents and businesses who want to take out their food waste less often. Each bucket is $5.
- 5 gallon bucket with lid
- Lid is easy to remove and seals closed
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Compost Bin
These backyard composters are $68 each. For information on getting started with backyard composting, the District offers free home composting workshops. These composters are not bear-proof. It is important to follow best practices for composting to reduce the likelihood of attracting wildlife to a compost pile.
- 31"w x 20.25"d x 33"h
- Holds 11 cubic feet
- Made from sturdy, recycled plastic
- Top lid twists for variable airflow, is removable
- Easy assembly, sold as a single unit with non-collapsible sides
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Green Cone Solar Digester
The District sells Green Cone Solar Digesters for $138 each. These solar digesters can handle meat scraps and other wastes a backyard compost bin cannot.