Some ComPOsting Facts

• The average US. Household generates 650 lbs. of compostable materials each year.
• Over 60% of what we put in our landfills is organic waste such as food scraps. Yard trimming , and paper, much of which could be recycled by composting.
• Composting save money. Families reduce their garbage collection bills and municipalities save money on transporting and disposing of waste when organic materials are eliminated from the collection system.
• Compost improves soil, adds important nutrients for plants, reduces the need for expensive commercial fertilizers.