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WasteMINZ’s Organic Materials Sector Group is encouraging the public to learn about the benefits of composting this International Compost Week (7-13 May). International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is an annual international event that celebrates the ...
State and federal law gives localities the responsibility for planning and implementing materials management strategies. Each municipality and county in New York State is required to be part of a solid waste management planning unit.
Residents are invited to bring their leftover food to Compost Awareness Day.
Home Composting Introduction to Composting Composting at home is easy; all it takes is a little time, effort and patience. After plants and animals die, they decompose naturally as bacteria and fungi go to work breaking down the remains. Once decayed, the original material is no longer recognizable and takes the form of a rich, dark, soil-like substance. When humans help this process along it is called composting and the product is called compost. Why Composting is Important Composting organic materials such as yard trimmings and food scraps reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfil...