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1. Why Should I Compost?

• Waste Less: About 30% of what North Carolinians throw away is yard debris and food waste. Composting keeps this material out of landfills and turns it into a product you can use.
• Go Natural: Reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Compost contains valuable nutrients that feed your plants. It also helps suppresses plant diseases and pests, a win-win scenario for everyone!
• Save Money: By making your own valuable compost at home, you can reduce your need to water and buy products such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides and bags for leaves and yard waste

2. What Do I Need to Get Started?

If you own a single family home or duplex in the Town of Boone's town limits, the easiest place to start is to Contact Shannon Isaacs, Adoption Program and Sanitation/Recycling Coordinator, to see if you qualify for a free composting bin. However, if you don't qualify, don't fret! We still want you to compost in any capacity you can. That is why we have some alternative suggests on how to get started.

• Either Purchase a Composting Bin or Create a Composting Pile:
  • A pile works great for bigger compostable items, like yard clippings or leaves. However, if you will be incorporating food scraps, consider buying or creating an enclosed composting structure.