What is Composting?
Composting is the natural breakdown of organics material to a dark, loose soil-like substance that will substantially enrich any garden.  Decomposition occurs with the assistance of invertebrates like earthworks and microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.  Composting is a form of recycling that occurs continually in nature.  It can significantly reduce the amount of household waste we throw away and at the same time provide a nutrient-rich additive for soils.     

Backyard Composting
Make your own soil-enriching compost by building and maintaining a backyard compost pile with leaves, grass and other organic materials.

Vermicomposting
Learn how you can use worms to make compost from your kitchen scraps by creating your own worm bin.

To order a Yard Waste Composting Guide, Click here or view a printable version for Stark, Tuscarawas, or Wayne County.