Dunedin actively promotes residential composting through its Dunedin Does Compost program offering 82-gallon bins. Backyard compost piles are allowed but must be maintained to avoid Chapter 34 nuisance citations for odors or vermin.
Dunedin operates a robust residential composting initiative, distributing 82-gallon stationary backyard bins and offering food-waste collection at City Hall and fire stations under a federal pilot grant. Backyard composting is permitted for typical yard waste and kitchen scraps, but piles must be kept enclosed or otherwise managed to prevent odor, vector attraction, and vermin harborage that would constitute a Chapter 34 nuisance. Meat, dairy, and pet waste are discouraged. Contractors and large-scale operations are not permitted in residential zones. Yard waste is collected curbside weekly, providing a no-cost alternative for residents who do not wish to compost on site.
Code enforcement under Chapter 34 nuisance provisions for odors, rodents, or oversized piles. Daily fines and abatement orders apply if not corrected.
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