11/05/2026
Compost: Good for Your Wallet and the Planet
Kitchen scraps and yard debris make up over 30 percent of the average household's waste, yet they don't need to go in the garbage at all. Every pound of organics kept out of the trash is a pound that doesn't have to be collected, hauled, and paid for at the landfill. Over time, less garbage can help reduce disposal costs for households and communities. Composting at home also saves you money in the garden by giving you a free, nutrient-rich alternative to store-bought soil amendments, and it helps soil hold moisture, so you may need to water less.
It's also the environmentally sound choice. Keeping organics out of the garbage reduces landfill use and methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. It also returns valuable nutrients and trace minerals to the soil instead of burying them, while decreasing erosion and feeding vegetable and flower gardens.
A few simple changes at home can make a real difference. Please consider composting. To purchase a backyard compost bin for your household, call (908) 231-7109 or email [email protected].
