Bin Maintenance

Show your bin some love. Simple habits can relieve some of the ick factor and help your bin last longer. Good bin maintenance includes:

Keep liquid out of your bin as best as possible

Line with compostable bags/paper bags, tying off helps

Rinse bin after being emptied and flip it over to fully dry

Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the bin to reduce smell and absorb liquid

Keep the bin out of the sun

Freeze scraps until the day of pickup

Put meat/fish into paper and wrap it up like a burrito

A woman smiling and holding open the lid of a green compost bin outside the Newport Bike Garage entrance with brick and siding walls.

Write Address On Bin

Black Earth is not responsible for the bin if lost, stolen, or damaged. Please label your bin with your address. Replacement bins and parts can be ordered through the customer account shop.

Professional Bin Cleaning

Schedule a one time or re-occuring trash bin cleaning with our trusted partners.

Green outdoor wheeled trash bin with a black strap securing the lid, shown from two angles on a paved surface near a wooden post.

Remedies for Specific Issues

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