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Reduce your waste and have healthy plants, too!
 COMPOST is simply organic material that has rotted to the point where plants can use the nutrients. Home composting is a way to manage this process so that it is faster and more convenient. Since about 40% of the waste we each create is food and yard waste, composting can also help reduce the amount of materials you send to the landfill and help cut your trash bill down to size.
Compost is also a great soil amendment. It improves the structure and fertility of garden soil, adds nutrients and helps to prevent plant diseases.
Compost is simple to make, requiring just two things: a container of some sort to hold the ingredients and the compost ingredients themselves.
How do I get started?
The District offers a free how to compost booklet called The Dirt on Composting. It covers all you need to know for great home composting results, including compost bins and pile systems you can make yourself.
Call or complete our publication order form to request a copy.
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Compost Bins
Most farm and garden stores sell compost bins, and those that don't will usually be able to order one for you. You can also build your own, using tips from our booklet The Dirt on Composting, or plans you can find online. We've listed a source for several different compost bin designs below.
Compost Bin Plans
Compost Bin Suppliers
The following are a few places where you can buy compost bins and supplies:
Retail Outlets:
- Agway, Montpelier - 229-9187
- Agway, Morrisville - 888-0044
- Farm-way, Bradford - 222-9316
- Gardener's Supply, Burlington - 1-888-833-1412
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