Benefits of Backyard Composting

Backyard composting is an economical way for homeowners to recycle organic materials as opposed to throwing them away. Outdoor materials such as grass, old flowers and leaves are suitable for composting as well as food items such as vegetable peelings, coffee grinds, rinsed eggshells and fruit. There are many benefits to backyard composting that make it a worthwhile practice.

• Compost helps to reduce the amount of household food and yard waste that routinely contributes to landfills. By keeping organic material at home in a compost bin you also help to reduce the impact that landfills have on the environment. As a result you are prolonging the life of current landfills.


• Backyard compost reduces the amount of garbage that you are producing and as a result it saves you money by reducing your garbage bill. In addition, it also cuts pollution by lessening the number of trips that trucks make to landfills.


• Compost enhances and improves your soil's chemistry and structure. This can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers which can potentially be harmful to your family. In addition, it provides nutrients to gardens, flowers and other plants. This helps to promote healthy plant growth and it also reduces erosion and your irrigation needs.


• Using compost reduces the excess need for water in several ways. By composting food as opposed to grinding it in the garbage disposal, less water is wasted down the drain. In addition, when placed around plants and trees in your yard, you will help them to retain moisture which translates into less watering.