Seminole County does not ban backyard composting; the county and UF/IFAS actively encourage home composting of yard and food waste. Keep bins tidy and enclosed so they don't become a nuisance, attract vermin, or emit odors that violate the county's nuisance code.
Home composting of yard trimmings and vegetable food scraps is allowed and encouraged in Seminole County as a way to reduce solid waste; the county and UF/IFAS Extension promote composting and rain barrels. There is no dedicated county permit for a backyard compost pile. However, a compost setup that generates strong odors, attracts rodents or pests, or accumulates rotting material can be treated as a nuisance under Chapter 168, so bins should be maintained, reasonably enclosed, and kept away from lot lines. Meat, dairy, and greasy foods are discouraged because they attract animals. Inside cities, municipal nuisance and property-maintenance rules apply.
No penalty for tidy home composting; an odorous, pest-attracting, or blighted pile can be cited as a nuisance under Chapter 168 with orders to correct.
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