Composting for Seniors
Reduce food waste. Free fertilizer.
Lomi
$500. Plug-in. Turns food scraps to compost overnight. No smell.
FoodCycler
$400. Same idea. Vitamix-made.
Outdoor tumbler
$80. Simple barrel. Spin once a week. 6-week compost cycle.
Curbside pickup
Many cities pick up compost weekly. Some free. Often $5-$10/month.
What to compost
- Vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds
- Eggshells
- Paper coffee filters
- Leaves and yard waste
Skip these
Meat, dairy, oily foods. Attracts pests.
Quick Tip: A 10-gallon bin with worms makes great soil with no smell.