5 days ago · Composting involves minimal effort, equipment, expense, and expertise and can be fun. You save money by producing a free, high-quality soil amendment – compost – which …

Sep 25, 2025 · Consumer information about reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

Aug 20, 2025 · As with all scales of composting, it is important to use best management practices in community composting to produce high-quality compost and minimize odors and pests. …

Aug 20, 2025 · This page describes composting – what it is, how it happens, the environmental benefits and legal basics – and provides links to other EPA composting webpages and …

Sep 11, 2025 · Composting Homepage – learn about the benefits of composting, plus find resources on composting policy and legislation. Start a Composting Program – learn about …

Jan 6, 2025 · Recycling biosolids through land application serves several purposes. It improves soil properties, such as texture and water holding capacity, which make conditions more …

Nov 25, 2025 · Below are links to state and local environmental agencies and waste management programs, nonprofit and partner organizations that provide resources and information about …

Aug 24, 2016 · There are many different ways to make a compost pile; we have provided the following for general reference. Helpful tools include pitchforks, square-point shovels or …

Apr 8, 2025 · This EPA report synthesizes the published science about the benefits of compost application in a variety of sectors.

Jan 17, 2025 · EPA compiled information on the composting process including basics about the process and the various types of composting.