Worm Bins - How to Compost - Composting - King County Solid Waste Division

Worm Composting

Worms can turn kitchen waste (PDF, 104 K) into a high-quality compost for your garden. Worm compost (vermicompost) is rich, so you can use less than you would of regular yard waste compost. Worm compost bins, such as the E-ZWorm Composting Bin (PDF, 42 K) can be purchased locally at some nurseries and garden centers, purchased online or you can make your own worm bin out of a large plastic tub.

To make a worm bin:

Buy a tub with tight-fitting lid.

Make small air holes in the sides using an ice pick or small drill.

Drill holes in the bottom for drainage.

Worms and Worm Bins

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Worm Composting Supplies

Organization

Supplies

Address

Contact

Auburn Sports and Marine

Worms

810 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA

253-833-1440

Bainbridge Gardens

Worm bins and composting systems

9415 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island, WA

206-842-5888

Cascade Sales

Worms and worm bins

3316 E. Smith Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226

360-592-5970 or
360-592-0948 (FAX)
http://www.CascadeSales.com

Elderberry Earthworm Farm

Worms, worm castings, oak worm bins (will ship 2-3 day priority via U.S. mail in USA)

5245 Lola Lane, Langley, WA

360-321-1485 or
360-340-3764

Herban Renewal

Worms

1352 Pearl St., Seattle, WA

206-571-8847

Minter's Earlington Greenhouse

Worms

13043 Renton Ave. S., Seattle, WA

425-255-7744

Molbak's Nursery

Worm bins and worm bin accessories (worms can be ordered for home delivery)

13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville, WA

425-483-5000

Red Worms

Worms and worm bins

Bellevue, WA

206-501-8844

Seattle Tilth Association

Worms

4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA

206-633-0224
http://www.seattletilth.org

Sky Nursery

Worms, worm bins and accessories, and composting items

N.E. 185th St. and Aurora Avenue N., Seattle, WA

206-546-4851

Smith and Hawken

Worm bins

12200 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA

425-881-6775

Stone Way Hardware

Worms (will ship via U.S. mail or UPS)

4318 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA

206-545-6910

King County Solid Waste Division
King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, Washington 98104
Solid Waste Information Line: 206-296-4466, Fax: 206-296-0197, TTY Relay: 711,
800-325-6165 ext. 66542 (outside the local calling area M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
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