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.
Worm Composting Supplies
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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 |
|
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 and worm bins |
Bellevue, WA |
206-501-8844 |
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Seattle Tilth Association |
Worms |
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA |
206-633-0224 |
|
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 |
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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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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 |
