Simply, composting is the process of converting yardwaste (grass clippings, weeds, etc.) into a soil-like material called mulch.

Using equal parts green waste (fresh weeds, grass clippings, green leaves, floral clippings) and brown waste (twigs, dry leaves, straw, sawdust, shredded newspaper), adding water, and turning occasionally, you get a finished product (compost) that improves the health of your soil! Healther soil means healthier plants!

Benefits of compost:

• Many people use compost in their gardens, but it's also great for trees, shrubs, flowers and houseplants.
• Compost increases your soil's water-holding capacity, and when used as a top dressing, makes it hard for weeds to take hold.
• Additionally, composted mulch contains twice the nutrients of an uncomposted one, such as just spreading your grass clippings around.

• Vegetation makes up about 18% of all household waste ending up in landfills.
• By using your yardwaste for compost, you're not only ensuring a healthy, bountiful garden, you're also easing the load on our already overflowing landfills.
• Composting can save you money on your monthly garbage bill, offer a source of fish bait (red worms), and provide rich, organic soil for your plants.

Don't have time to compost? Consider recycling your yardwaste through curbside collection. Contact your hauler for more information about signing up.