Composting is a practice that is probably as old as mankind. But composting at home is still new for many Americans. Yet it doesn't have to be difficult.
While some states have requirements for residential composting of organic waste, it is far from a widespread practice in the U.S. But it should be.
Topics: yard waste disposal, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost, bioenergy, biofuel
We generate millions of tons of organic waste every year in the United States. And most of it ends up in our landfills. But that is changing now and for the better.
Back in 2018 the EPA estimated that we tossed out over 63 million tons of food and organic waste. And that almost 56 percent of it was landfilled.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, yard waste, organic waste, food waste, bioenergy, alternative fuels, biofuel
Composting is an eco-friendly approach for reusing and reducing organic waste. Many people avoid composting because they are intimidated by the process.
But understanding composting will help you reduce the amount of junk you produce and dump in overflowing landfills.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, home improvement, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost
[This article was originally published August 2020 and has been revised and updated.]
Fall is officially just a few days away. And one of the best things about fall is that it's a great time for lawn and yard preparation before winter comes.
But it also can mean a great deal of yard waste removal and landscaping debris to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposl, lawnmower removal, lawn care, organic waste
We all want to recycle and do our part to save the planet. But not many of us think of yard waste in terms of recycling or reuse. Yet, organic debris is quite recyclable.
Almost everything that grows in or above your outdoor spaces at home can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. In fact, there's no "greener" way to be green with waste and debris.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care, organic waste, recycle, reuse, reduce
[This post was originally published in March 2019, and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]
Your new yard looks great! But now that the excitement of your improved landscaping has waned you still have to get rid of the yard waste you've created.
And the more ambitious and wide-ranging your landscaping project is, the larger the piles of organic waste and other types of yard debris. So, what do you do with it all now?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, DIY projects, yard waste, yard waste disposal, organic waste
One of the tasks of most homeowners in America is yard maintenance. And this usually means taking care of yard waste removal and disposal.
While no one really enjoys that work, there are ways to make the chore easier and far more efficient than raking, bagging, and waiting for the garbage truck each week.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal, composting, backyard, organic waste, residential trash removal
If you love working in the yard, odds are you're going have some yard waste disposal to take care of. But what if it's more than your trash bin can hold?
The good news is there is a smart way to deal with bulk yard waste disposal.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, organic waste
All those leaves, grass, and other trimmings are completely organic and biodegradable, right? Yes, but they still don't belong in landfills. Here's why.
Despite what might seem an intuitive assumption about organic yard waste material - or even food waste - organic waste can be quite harmful to the environment.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal, paper recycling, organic waste, food waste