| Composting
The natural process of decomposition
of organic material into a soil amendment is known as composting.
Yard trimmings make up over 15 percent of the waste stream
in Texas, and another 20 percent is food scraps, clean wood
material, unrecyclable paper, and other easily composted materials.
These materials can be saved from the landfill and converted
to compost either individually or at centralized facilities.
Benefits of Composting
- Reduces the amount of yard and kitchen
wastes going to the landfill
- Diminishes the need for chemical fertilizers
and pesticides
- Improves the soil to allow for healthier
plants
- Conserves water by retaining soil moisture
Methods of Composting
Backyard
hot or cold composting
Vermicomposting
(composting with worms)
Centralized
composting
Mulching
Don't
Bag It!
For More Information
Master
Composter Web Site
Worm
Digest
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Smartscape®
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