Worm composting
Worms can turn kitchen wasteDownload PDF , 133 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 BinDownload PDF 150 K, can be purchased locally at some nurseries and garden centers, 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.
- Add shredded newspaper, kitchen scraps, and worms.
- Learn how to manage your worm bin kitchen wasteDownload PDF 133 K
Worms and worm bins
King County Solid Waste does not endorse or recommend any of the organizations listed below. Please contact the organization before visiting or ordering any materials.
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Organization |
Supplies |
Address |
Contact |
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3 in 1 Worm Ranch |
Worms, Worm Tea, Worm Castings, Tower Home Worm Farms |
Poulsbo, WA |
360-598-4242 |
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Auburn Sports and Marine |
Worms |
810 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA |
253-833-1440 |
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Bainbridge Gardens |
Worm bins and composting systems |
9415 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island, WA |
206-842-5888 |
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BugaBay Company |
Worm Composting Systems, Red Worms, worm composting information |
3169 Fox Spit Rd., Langley, WA 98260 |
360-730-1619 |
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Cascade Sales |
Worms and worm bins |
3316 E. Smith Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 |
360-592-5970 or |
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Dinkelman Worm Farm |
worm bins, red wiggler composting worms, vermicompost |
47402 228th Ave. SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022 |
360-825-2394 |
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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 |
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Kitsap E-Z Earth Supplies |
Worms, worm castings, worm tea, worm factories |
16952 Clear Creek Rd., Poulsbo, WA |
360-779-WORM(9676) |
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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 |
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Northwest Wigglers |
Red worms for composting, worm bins, books, instructions and advice |
11508 128th Dr NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 |
206-755-4480 |
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Red Worms |
Worms, worm bins and worm compost |
Bellevue, WA |
425-747-1745 |
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Sky Nursery |
Worms, worm bins and accessories, and composting items |
N.E. 185th St. and Aurora Avenue N., Seattle, WA |
206-546-4851 |
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Smith and Hawken |
Worm bins |
12200 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA |
425-881-6775 |
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Stone Way Hardware |
Worms (will ship via U.S. mail or UPS) |
4318 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA |
206-545-6910 |
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Woodinville Worms |
Worms |
Woodinville, WA |
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Yelm Earthworm & Castings Farm |
Red Wiggler Worms, Worm Factories®, Worm Castings, Worm Tea and brewers, Deluxe Garden Blend, Soil amendments |
14741 Lawrence Lake Rd SE Yelm, WA 98597 |
360-894-0707 |
