What's composting in a nutshell?

Composting is a natural, biological process that recycles organic materials such as food scraps, leaves and yard trimmings into a rich (fertile, dark, sweet smelling) soil-like material called compost or humus (pronounced hyu, like you.) It improves the health of both soils and plants when added to the garden or indoor plants.


Show All Answers

1. What do I do with my bin if I no longer want to compost?
2. What can be used as a proof of address?
3. What's composting in a nutshell?
4. What an be composted?
5. Are residents required to compost?
6. How does composting help the environment? What are the benefits?
7. Why is the City charging $10?
8. Why is composting food scraps better than throwing them in the garbage?
9. How much of my garbage is food?