Backyard Composting

Organic materials can be turned into great soil in your backyard with little effort. Not only do you get a valuable soil amendment, but you remove materials from our waste stream that goes to a landfill.

The following links can help you understand the process and help you avoid mistakes such as putting fats and oil into your compost. But even though there are things to avoid, don't be afraid to get started.

• Natural Resource and Conservation Service - a concise guide reviewing the basics
• University of Minnesota Extension - structures for Backyard Composting
• The Groundwater Foundation - a simple guide for older children
• Florida's Online Composting Center - a fun virtual composter where you can learn a lot
• Vancouver Compost Demonstration - pictures in a slideshow that let's you see how it is done