Composting in Rowley
WHY COMPOST?
There are many benefits to composting. It is a simple and inexpensive way to dispose of and recycle food scraps and yard waste that would otherwise enter the waste stream. Compost also helps improve the health and quality of the soil that it is added to. Composting:
1. Reduces the volume of garbage
2. Saves money on disposal costs
3. Enriches and adds nutrients to the soil
4. Improves soil structure for better root growth, increased moisture, and nutrient retention
5. Balances acid and alkalinity (pH) of the soil
6. Suppresses disease and harmful pests
7. Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers
CURBSIDE COMPOSTING
Black Earth Compost is the leading full service compost company in New England. In Rowley, they offer collection every other week. Keep a small bin in your kitchen for daily food scraps, and a larger bin in your garage to hold the scraps for collection day.
Click here for a complete guide of compostable items through Black Earth Compost.
Links
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Home Composting: A Guide for Composting Yard and Food Waste by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The above resource can help you get started with backyard composting.
In cooperation with the Massachusetts DEP, the State of Connecticut has produced a video entitled Turning Your Spoils to Soils, available for free download at the bottom of the linked resource, and also in most local libraries in Massachusetts.
DEP’s Recycling Program also provides technical assistance and reference materials on composting, and can be reached at (617) 292-5834. Or, visit their website at www.state.ma.us/dep