VIDEO: 4 Good Reasons to Compost in Kane County
Hey, it’s International Compost Week, and we’re celebrating in Kane County with some audio-visual reminders, plus the following good advice from the always-popular Kane County Recycles web pages.
Why Compost?
It’s earth-friendly: Food scraps and yard waste make up the largest portion of the waste stream. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills, where they take up precious space and release methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere.
It benefits your yard: Compost improves soil structure and texture, increases the soil’s ability to hold both water and air, improves soil fertility, and stimulates healthy root development in plants.
It’s easy: You can start with just leaves and grass, then work your way towards composting your food scraps.
It saves money: Adding compost to your garden can reduce or eliminate the need to buy chemical fertilizers or compost. If you pay for yard waste collection bags or stickers, composting will cut your costs.
Source: U.S. EPA (epa.gov/waste/conserve/tools/greenscapes/pubs/compost-guide.pdf)
Kane County Provides Back Yard Compost Bins
Soil Saver Compost Bins are made available at a low cost for residents, at:
University of Illinois Extension Office
535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174 • 630-584-6166
Cost: $60 cash or check please, payable to Kane County Treasurer
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