Compost

I Love Trash!
--Oscar the Grouch

A compost heap is used to recycle yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, trimmings, and twigs) and selected kitchen waste (vegetable matter, coffee grounds, rinsed egg shells). The result is a rich humus which is such a valuable addition to your soil that gardeners call it "black gold."

Composting has two major benefits:

• you save money because you don't need to buy someone else's prepared soil conditioners, and
• you help reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills.

Composting is easy and space efficient. All you need is a space about 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet.

Are you interested in recycling your yard and kitchen waste? Learn how to make compost .