Composting is the natural decomposition of organic matter to create compost.

What types of materials can be composted?

Compostable materials are organic materials that are primarily carbon-based or nitrogen-based.

What is important for successful composting?

Successful composting depends on maintaining a proper balance between carbon-based and nitrogen-based organic materials.

Compost is the decomposition of organic matter in a process called composting. All compostable materials are carbon or nitrogen based. The key to …