Landfills are the largest source of human-generated methane emissions, which are incredibly detrimental to the environment. In fact, methane has over 20 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide. Composting is a great alternative for much of your household waste. Not only does composting reduce landfill waste and emissions, but it can also provide you with great soil for your garden. Check out the links below to learn how to easily compost at home and learn about your city-specific municipal programs and options.

Composting at Home

• Learn more about how composting works and its benefits.

• Learn how to build a home composting system.

• Check out the different types of home compost bins.

• Read about handy composting aidsHand.

City-Specific Guidelines for Composting

Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis