Keep Compost Local outlines how local governments can partner with community composters to advance composting goals.

The study found that while food waste compost might not be viable as a standalone alternative to commercial potting mix, it could be suitable as part of a substrate mix. Results showed that mixtures ...

A persistent fire at A&M Compost in Lancaster County has been causing heavy smoke and odor, affecting residents' quality of life, with the Department of Environmental Protection stepping in to halt ...

Ever feel like your compost pile just sits there and refuses to turn into that beautiful, rich soil you imagined? You’re not alone. Composting can be tricky, and sometimes it feels like no matter what ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Gardeners often use rich brown compost to give plants a boost, but regional compost itself is receiving a significant boost thanks to South Lake Tahoe’s switch to its 3-cart ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible. You can easily start composting in small spaces like apartments or balconies using simple ...

The compost program within the city of Hutchinson, Minnesota, serves as a model for similar communities looking for more sustainable solutions when it comes to waste management and recycling. At ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Davenport Compost Facility is celebrating 30 years of turning waste into reusable products for the community. The site opened in 1995 as the first of its kind in Iowa. Unlike ...

The program offers discounted composting services to 600 residents and 20 businesses, funded by plastic bag fees. Organic materials, including food scraps, make up over 40% of what currently goes into ...

There’s a new organic compost on the market in New Jersey — human. No, this is not a scene from “The Sopranos.” Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a bill making New Jersey the 14th state to legalize ...