Backyard composting is a simple way to turn food scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment for gardens and lawns. Instead of sending organics to landfill, residents can compost at home and create a useful product right in their own backyard.

Composting can help households divert 30-50% of their waste while producing a free natural fertilizer for gardens and landscaping. It is an easy step residents can take to reduce their environmental footprint at home.

Composting reduces landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports a more sustainable waste management system.

Through the 2026 Backyard Compost Project, residents of Lanark Highlands can purchase an Earth Machine compost bin for $35 each including HST ($100 Value). This program makes it easier and more affordable for households to start composting at home.

Drop by the Lanark Highlands Township office to pre-order your Earth Machine compost bin!

As an added incentive, the first 12 residents to prepay at the Township office will receive a FREE stainless steel compost pail for their kitchen counter ($40 value)!

The following Waste Site Sale / Delivery Schedule will also be available for residents to pick up or purchase their compost bin. CASH ONLY accepted at Waste Sites.

Sunday, July 5th – Snye Road 2pm – 4pm

Saturday, July 11th – Middleville 11am – 1pm

Sunday, July 12th – McDonalds Corners 3pm – 5pm

Saturday, August 1st – Robertson Lake 4pm – 6pm

Saturday, August 8 - Lanark Village 10am – 12pm

The 2026 Backyard Compost Project is brought to you by the Waste Management Committee of Council with funding from the Perth Community Foundation.