START A COMPOST PILE

Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost?  That's right, composting is an important part of the three R's.  According to the EPA, 26 percent of the US municipal waste stream is made up of yard trimmings and food scraps, most of which can be easily composted and used instead of chemical fertilizers, among other environmentally beneficial uses.  So why not start a compost pile and turn your organic waste into a safe, natural fertilizer while reducing landfill waste?

Not sure how to compost or where to start?  Don't Worry!  There are plenty of resources available on the web.  Visit the following websites for more information on how and why to compost, methods to choose from, which organic materials you should and should not use in your compost, composting laws and products, and loads of other helpful information.

US EPA Composting Home Page or go straight to Create Your Own Compost Pile

NYS DEC Composting at Home Page  which has a link to:

Everything You Have Always Wanted To Know About Home Composting But Were Afraid to Ask!

ComposterConnection.com How to Compost

Still have questions?  Visit your local nursery or garden supply store, local library or book store for additional resources on home composting.