100 million tons of waste—that’s how much trash a local composting operation says it keeps from area landfills every year.
A Greener Way to Get Rid of Waste
“Composting is a fantastic opportunity to take what we would consider ‘waste products’ and turn it into a beneficial soil additive,” said Bryan Reed, …
Composting bins, rain barrels for sale Sept. 11 event
ST. CHARLES – Soil Saver compost bins will be on sale for $70 each from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the University of Illinois Extension, 535 S.
‘Tis the Season To Clean Out Your Compost Barn
Fall is usually the time when dairy farmers clean out their compost barns. Here are some tips on doing it properly to ensure the composting process …
GEORGE: How necessity led to composting of humanure in a rural environment
In the comments on last weeks column, it was pointed out that I had neglected to mention the vast stream of human waste that flows out of our cities.
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Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency closes compost location due to flood prevention
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) — The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency has closed their compost location on A Street SW due to …
Curbside composting coming this fall to Off-Island towns
Most West Island municipalities already offer curbside compost pickup, and starting this fall, Off-Island municipalities will also start asking residents to …
Reminder to home gardeners as spring lawn growth kicks in
“It is effective and poses little threat to humans when used correctly but it can affect plants grown in composted grass clippings from lawns treated with …
Compost from garbage
People can use the compost manure in their own kitchen gardens and flower gardens and flower pots. So this manure will serve dual purpose.