Why Compost?

• It is nature's way to turn fruit, vegetable, and yard trimmings into soil amendment.
• Benefits the environment by recycling organic resources and extending the life of landfills.
• Improves water holding capacity of soil, and helps prevent water runoff and erosion.
• Promotes soil fertility, and stimulates health root development.
• Helps clay soil from compacting and adds structure to both clay and sandy soils.

Composting—Landfill Diversion

• What are Hot and Cold Methods? (video)
• Consider Grasscycling (Publication 8006 PDF 107KB)
• Rake up leaves on lawns. Use fallen non-diseased leaves as mulch or add to compost bin as carbon material.
• Pull nonperforming annuals, chop up insect/disease free plants and add to compost pile.

Check out these informative publications.

• Composting for the Home Gardener (EHN 98)
• Composting Tips and Tricks (GN 142)
• Compost in a Hurry (UCANR 8037)
• Composting with Worms—Publication Oregon (EM 9034)
• Vermiculture—Worm Composting (GN 144)