You may be wondering, is worm composting for me? Do I have the materials, the space, the time needed? Here’s a checklist to consider:
Do you:
- have room for 1 or 2 medium sized rubbermaid plastic bins?
- have room in the kitchen for an extra garbage can?
- have a porch or other protected area that doesn’t freeze?
Are you:
- terrified of worms and other bugs?
- someone who doesn’t like to get your hands dirty?
Do you:
- Have pets? Dogs, cats, fish?
- Have children?
- Have 10 minutes a week to spare?
Section one is about the space needed for worm composting. If you answered yes to any of the bullets, then you have the space needed to start worm composting.
Section two is about you. If you answered yes to any of the bullets, then worm composting may not be for you.
Section three is about you and your time. If you answered yes to any of the bullets then you can pull off worm composting. Taking care of worms is not even comparable to taking care of standard pets. Worms don’t really ask anything of you. And, if you’re squeamish about bugs, but you have kids that love them, then you could make it work.
Best of luck to you and your composting success!
