Composting
The Salt Lake Valley Landfill (located on West California Avenue) has US Composting Council–Certified Compost on sale for $15 per cubic yard or $1 per five-gallon bucket. (Please make sure to contact the landfill to confirm pricing)
For more information, please call 385-468-6370 or check out their website SLC Landfill
How to Compost: Turn Waste into Gold!
Composting is an easy and eco-friendly way to transform your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. Ready to get started? Here's how!
Why Compost?
- Reduce Waste: Keep organic materials out of the landfill.
- Save Money: Cut down on store-bought fertilizers.
- Go Green: Help the environment by reducing methane emissions from landfills.
What to Compost?
YES, Please!
- Fruit & Veggie Scraps: Peels, cores, and leftovers.
- Coffee Grounds & Filters
- Grass Clippings & Leaves
- Stale Bread & Grains
No, Thank You!
- Meat, Dairy, or Bones
- Oily or Greasy Foods
- Pet Waste
- Plastic, Glass, or Metals
How to Compost
- Pick a Spot: Choose a sunny outdoor location or use an indoor compost bin.
- Layer It Up: Start with a mix of "greens" (fruit/veggie scraps) and "browns" (dry leaves, cardboard).
- Turn & Water: Keep your compost moist and aerated by mixing it every 1-2 weeks.
- Watch it Transform! Over time, your pile will break down into dark, crumbly compost.
How to Use Your Compost
- Enrich your garden soil for healthier plants.
- Spread it in flower beds for a nutrient boost.
- Use it as a lawn top dressing to promote growth.
Tips for Success
- Chop it up! Smaller pieces decompose faster.
- Keep it balanced. Aim for a 50/50 mix of greens and browns.
- Say goodbye to smells. Cover food scraps with browns to avoid odor.
Start composting today and watch your waste turn into something amazing!