Why Compost Yard Trimmings?

We live in a “throw away” society. It’s considered easy to get rid of things we regard as useless or unhealthy by wrapping it up and placing it in the garbage can. Nationwide, yard materials account for nearly 20% of all garbage generated each year (Environmental Protection Agency).

Once this “useless” material is taken away to a landfill, it really becomes useless. Enclosed in an oxygen-limited environment, garbage degrades very slowly. Landfills must be monitored to make sure gases such as methane do not build up inside, and to make sure underground water does not become contaminated from landfill liquids.

In addition, many landfills are nearing their maximum capacity, and in the near future will need to be closed. This throw-away attitude is also prevalent with yard materials. Grass is cut, raked, bagged, and put out at the curb.

Leaves are raked and bagged as well. Many times a special charge will be made to pick up yard materials. Nutrients present in the materials are removed ... more.

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