Composting Facts

- Composting diverts organic material from landfill allowing organic material to breakdown
- Biodegradable waste cannot be broken down in landfills
- Compost saves money on landfill cost
- Organics broken down above ground turn into productive soils
- Diversion from landfills and burn plants saves money as tipping fees are cheaper then instilling
- Composting saves our environment by utilizing natural resources

What CAN Be Composted

- Food Waste [Vegetable peelings, eggshells]
- Yard Waste
- Manure 
- Dirty Paper
- Waxed Cardboard
- Pizza Boxes
- Asian Cardboard
- Unpainted Lumber
- Clean Fill 

 

What CANNOT Be Composted 
- Glass
- Plastics
- Metals of any kind
- Grease
- Treated Wood
- Human Waste
- Diseased Plants