It all begins in the kitchen. Varying receptacles are placed in strategic locations to conveniently capture organic materials and keep it seperate from recyclables and trash.

From the receptacles, compostable materials are emptied into 64-gallon Toter carts that are kept in a loading area. Danny's Dumpster collects the material as often as needed, washing and replacing carts after each use. 

The compostable waste is then transported to Crowell Farm, a local commercial compost processing facility.              

 Residential Compost Collection 

This service is in the process of being implemented. Please call 828.380.9094 for more information.

The Composting Process

Interested in a more detailed explanation?

Composting is a natural biological process - Organic matter is metabolized by micro-organisms and consumed by invertebrates. The resulting nutrients are returned to the soil. Temperature is directly proportional to the biological activity within the piles. As the metabolic rate of the microbes accelerates, the temperature within the pile increases. These microorganisms thrive in temperatures between 130-155 degrees. Temperatures must be monitored and often reduced by the introduction of more oxygen through turning the piles of composting material. If temperatures get too high it will kill the micro-organisms that facilitate the breakdown.

  Examples of Compostable Materials

1)      Food Scraps

      All pre– and post-consumer food, like...

      · Dairy (including egg shells)

      · Fruit (including pits & nuts)

      · Meat (including bones)

      · Seafood (including shellfish)

      · Vegetables

      · Coffee grounds

2)    Soiled Paper

      · Paper cups & plates

      · Paper  take-out

      · Paper bags, napkins, tissues & towels

      · Coffee filters & paper tea bags

      · Waxy paper drink cartons (no foil liner)

      · Waxed cardboard

3)     Compostable Plastics

      Anything labeled “compostable”, like...

      · Plastic utensils, plastics cups, plastic dishes, plastic bags