2024 Cloud City Farm Composting Info & Sign-up Form

This program runs on the honor system. Participation is currently only offered to residential households. By completing and submitting the sign-up form, you agree to follow all rules of the Cloud City Farm Composting program. C4 reserves the right to charge a fee for this service in the future, though you will be notified of any changes.

How it works:

Composting participants will have access to deposit materials in the Earth Tub composters at the Cloud City Farm (440 McWethy Dr) year-round as farm operations allow. Composting is open 7 days a week. In the winter months, it may take several days for the driveway to be plowed after snow storms- we appreciate your patience and understanding.

C4 staff will monitor and operate the Earth Tubs to ensure proper composting. Participants are responsible for washing/sanitizing their hands before and after visiting Cloud City Farm.

What’s Expected of You:

Participants will:

  • Only deposit compostable materials on the DO INCLUDE list below.

  • Respect all signage on the farm (including tubs that are marked CLOSED) and will not enter areas that are closed to the public.

  • Limit deposits to 2 gallons per week and add an equal part wood chips to the Earth Tub.

  • Maintain communication with C4 to support the safe and healthy operation of the Earth Tubs. If you have trouble with the Earth Tubs or see anything unusual, please report it to isabel@c4leadville.org.

  • Leave pets at home or in their car unless it is a service animal.

  • Consider volunteering with C4 to help manage the compost program. Learn more here.

Participants will not:

  • Deposit any materials on the DO NOT INCLUDE list below.

  • Rinse out compost containers at the farm or leave any trash.

  • Attempt to operate the Earth Tub motor.

PLEASE DO INCLUDE:

  • Egg shells

  • Coffee grounds

  • 2” or smaller fruit & vegetable scraps

  • An equal part wood chips (provided for you in large green bins)

PLEASE be sure to cut food into smaller pieces as much as possible. Long fibers jam the auger.

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meat, dairy, or bones

  • Coffee filters of any kind

  • Frozen compost- let it defrost overnight

  • Dryer lint, hair of any kind or vaccuum debris

  • Fats or oils

  • Whole pieces of fruit and vegetables (please cut all food into pieces 2” or smaller)

  • Paper products, bags, plates, cups, cutlery or other “compostable” products - they do not break down in the earth tubs.

  • Produce stickers or other trash

  • Leaves, grass, yard waste, weeds, seeds, or roots

to sign up, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW:

 

Thank you for helping us reduce methane from the atmosphere, increase carbon sequestration into the earth, and build healthy soil in Lake County!