Links
Seattle and King County Resources
Soil-Related Sites
Composting
Other Local Resources
Seattle and King County Resources
City of Seattle Conservation Index
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Directory/Conservation_Index/index.asp (external link)
Composting & Soils
http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/composting-soils/index.asp
Garbage & Recycling Services
http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/garbage-recycling/index.asp
King County Yard and Garden Topics
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/nw-yard-and-garden.aspx
Seattle Tilth
http://www.seattletilth.org (external)
Provides information on gardening practices, products, resources and local events and workshops sponsored by this community-based organization that promotes organic gardening, sustainable gardening, urban ecology, composting and recycling.
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Soil-Related Sites
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, NRCS Soil Quality Institute
http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/ (external)
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
http://www.swcs.org/ (external)
Provides information on the latest efforts to preserve soil and water health.
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Composting
Composters.com
http://www.composters.com (external)
Provides specifications and purchasing information for an extensive variety of composters, tumblers, worm bins, chippers, lawn and garden-care equipment, recycling systems, ecological outdoor furniture, rain barrels, pet waste management equipment and other miscellaneous equipment.
HowToCompost.org
http://www.howtocompost.org (external)
Provides comprehensive information on methods and products related to composting, including worm composting, garden composting and home composting.
MasterComposter.Com
http://www.mastercomposter.com (external)
Serves as a resource for composting information and ideas from around the world; includes recommended reading lists, surveys results and information on composting practices, methods, equipment, products and educational materials.
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Other Local Resources
Washington Organic Recycling Council–Soils for Salmon
http://www.compostwashington.org/soilss2.asp (external)
Provides information on the link between salmon recovery and healthy soil
Wormman’s Worm Farm
http://www.redworms.com (external)
Offers worms and garden supplies for purchase
Yelm Earthworm & Castings Farm
http://www.yelmworms.com (external)
Offers extensive information on products for worm composting and organic gardening and farming.
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