Compost is an organic matter that has been decomposed in a process called composting. This process recycles various organic materials otherwise regarded as waste products and produces a soil conditioner.
- Composting transformers waste into a valuable soil amendment, saves space in landfills, saves money on trash disposal, teaches students to be better environmental citizens, and actually helps slow climate change.
- The length of time for decomposition varies according to materials added and other factors. Two to six months is an average.
- If composing on-site, make sure you do not add meat, bones, dairy, peanut butter, or other protein rich foods. DO add lots and lots of leaves.
If composting off site, label your compost dumpster or toters very well so that passerby and illegal dumper do not contaminate your compost with plastics and trash.