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Composting
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About Composting: Composting is a natural process by which organic materials decompose. The resulting product, called compost, can be mixed with potting soil as a soil amendment, and can be used to improve the health of your soil, aid in erosion control and help control soil fertility.
Why Should I Compost?: Not only will you be taking advantage of the free waste to help improve your soil, you will help divert tons of plant debris and food scraps from taking up valuable landfill space.
How To Make Compost: It general, it takes from three to six months to create a single batch of compost. While there is no single “correct” method , there are variations and all are based on the scientific composting principle of aerobic decomposition. Full Backyard Composting Guide
Request a printed copy of Composting Guide (email)
What Can Materials Can I Use? Composting requires mixing carbon-rich brown materials and nitrogen-rich green materials with water, making sure to keep the composting pile properly aerated.
Gardening or Plant Questions? Trained volunteers provide advice and support for local gardeners at Master Gardner.
Vermi-Composting Resources: Red Wiggler worms, which are best for vermi composting, can be purchased at local bait shop or by mail from the following worm farms:
Blue Belly Farm
20244 Poker Flat Road
Penn Valley CA 95946
Phone: 530-432-8267
Foothill Worm Ranch
7190 Foothill Road
Pleasanton CA 94566
Phone 925-484-4192
Vierra's Worm Farm
P.O. Box 2023
San Andreas CA 95249
Phone: 209-754-5030 or 877-FOR-WORMS
For composting information:
Doug Eubanks, Recycling Coordinator
Sacramento County Department of Waste Management & Recycling
9850 Goethe Road
Sacramento CA 95827-3561
Phone: 916-875-7165
Fax: 916-875-6767
Materials for Composting
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Nitrogen |
Carbon |
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Barnyard manure |
Ash - small amounts |
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Coffee Grounds |
Bread |
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Flowers |
Coffee Filters |
| Fruit and vegetable trimmings |
Dry Leaves |
| Grass Clippings |
Eggshells |
| Green Leaves |
Hair |
| Sod |
Lint |
| Weeds |
Paper with no ink, small amounts |
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Sawdust |
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Straw |
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Tea bags with leaves |
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Wood Shavings | |
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