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♻️ Community Composting
Composting turns everyday food scraps and yard debris into nutrient-rich soil. Use this quick guide to start at home and help reduce landfill waste.
🌱 Why Compost?
- Reduce Waste: Keep valuable organics out of the landfill.
- Save Money: Create free, natural fertilizer at home.
- Protect the Environment: Lower methane emissions from decomposing waste.
🧺 What to Compost
✅ YES, Please
- Fruit & vegetable scraps (peels, cores, stems)
- Coffee grounds & paper filters
- Grass clippings & dry leaves
- Stale bread, rice, and grains
🚫 No, Thank You
- Meat, dairy, or bones
- Oily or greasy foods
- Pet waste or litter
- Plastic, glass, or metal items
🔄 How to Compost
1
Choose a Spot: Select a sunny, well-drained outdoor area or use an indoor bin.
2
Layer Materials: Alternate greens (fresh scraps, grass) with browns (dry leaves, cardboard). Aim for about a 50/50 mix by volume.
3
Moisture & Air: Keep as damp as a wrung-out sponge and turn every 1–2 weeks for aeration.
4
Let Nature Work: In a few weeks to months, your compost will become dark, crumbly, and ready to use.
🌻 How to Use Your Compost
- Mix into garden soil for healthier plants.
- Spread around flowers and shrubs to boost moisture retention.
- Top dress lawns in a thin layer to encourage growth.
💡 Tips for Success
Looking to buy compost instead of making it? Check local facilities for current pricing and availability. Compost is often available at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill for about $20 per cubic yard or $1 per five-gallon bucket—bring your own container and shovel!