Composting is the biggest opportunity you have to reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill – nearly half of the waste we throw away is made up of compostable food and yard waste. Food and yard waste (leaves, branches and grass clippings) doesn't breakdown when it's buried in the landfill, because there's no oxygen. Instead it creates and releases greenhouse gases, including methane, which affect air quality and contribute to climate change.
By composting, this material is kept out of the landfill and given a second life as compost that can be used in gardens, yards and farms.
Composting this material is an important step in leading our community towards zero waste.
What is it? Simply put, grasscycling (or mulching) is the natural recycling of grass, where clippings are left on the lawn after mowing, resulting in mulch. Grass clippings will quickly break down, returning nutrients to the soil and can actually produce a healthier looking lawn.