Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

Have you ever wanted to start a compost pile in your backyard, but were not sure where to get started? Keep reading for helpful tips and suggestions for creating a successful compost pile to place ...

Compost is a fantastic way to give your plants a nutritional boost. And although maintaining a batch is second nature to some gardeners during the growing season, most take a break in winter. But ...

Throwing out food can be an emotional experience, complete with frustration for your wallet and a general ping of guilt. But if you feel this way, you’re not alone. Food waste, at 24% is the largest ...

Learn how to successfully compost in your own backyard by attending "Composting Basics,” at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St. The program is offered by University of ...

The largest category of waste going into landfills is food waste, said Rhonda Sherman, a world-renowned composting and vermicomposting expert who’s an extension specialist at NC State. Food waste ...

Composting is easier than you might think. It has major environmental benefits and is something you can do wherever you are. According to the EPA, over 28% of what we put in landfills is compostable.

Union County residents can put their kitchen scraps to good use this winter by starting a backyard compost pile. Compost is a natural, organic soil enhancer that helps flower beds, vegetable gardens ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Residents can “get the dirt” on backyard composting and its many benefits through a series of free webinars provided by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District in the coming months ...