What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic materials. It is a natural soil amendment that helps hold soil together and helps soil hold more water. The process of composting makes materials decompose faster and in composting, food scraps are referred to as greens and bulking materials (such as newspaper, dry leaves or shredded paper) are called browns.
Compost contains nutrients plants need and reduces the amount of chemical fertilizers needed, thereby saving you money! With approximately 25% of our landfill bound waste being food waste, compost also reduces the amount of waste that enters our landfills.