4 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 …

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 …

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. …

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

Sep 11, 2025 · Interested in starting a composting program in your area? This page offers resources and things to consider.

Aug 19, 2025 · Add dirt and moist paper to the bin until the worms have made enough compost to use to cover the food scraps. Notice what the worms are eating and what they are not.

Composting is one component in USEPA’s hierarchy of integrated solid waste management, which is discussed in the introduction to this guidebook (see Figure I-1 in the introduction). …

Nov 26, 2025 · It identifies the main sources of wasted food and offers strategies for food waste prevention, recovery and redistribution, composting, education and engagement, as well as …

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 …

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