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Composting Information Guide

What is Composting?

Composting is the decomposition of leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, and other organic wastes by bacteria, fungi, worms and other organisms. These organisms feed on this organic material and break it down into simpler organic compounds which is called humus.

Why Should I Compost?

The humus created from composting is an extremely valuable soil conditioner because it readily releases nutrients back to the soil when applied as a mulch.
Since 1992, State law prohibits the dumping of yard waste into landfills.
Composting saves valuable space in the landfill; thus extending it’s life expectancy.

Where Can I Drop Off Yard Waste for Composting?

There are yard waste drop off locations in the following Clay County cities:

City	Drop Off Location	Open Days & Hours
Barnesville	205 Front Street North	24 Hours
Comstock	End of 18th St. N.	24 Hours
Dilworth	600 Center Ave. W. Street Department	24 Hours
Georgetown	Maison St.	24 Hours
Glyndon	Corner of 4th St. S.E. & Elgon Ave.	24 Hours
Hawley	716 Front Street (North side of Recycling Center)	24 Hours
Hitterdal	By Elevator	24 Hours
Moorhead	Compost Site (Highway 75 North of 15th Avenue) 700 15^th Ave. N. 5th Ave. S. and Elm St. 20th St. S. and Main Ave. S. E. 23rd St. S. just north of 40th Ave. S.	Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (April to October) 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours

Moorhead residents can visit the City of Moorhead web site to find out about the composting services offered.

How Can I Compost?

Collect and pile your organic wastes (fruit & vegetable wastes, yard waste, etc.) in an inconspicuous spot out of the wind and sunlight.
Surround the pile with chicken wire, cement blocks or some kind of fence, or you can use a homemade wooden bin or commercially made composter. This keeps all of the compost in one place and prevents animals from making a mess.
Keep the compost pile continually damp, but not soggy.
Turn the pile every few days to help speed the process.
Add more organic wastes as they become available.
Your compost is ready to use when it is dark and crumbly like rich soil.

Who Can Provide More Information on Composting?

	www.mastercomposter.com™
	The Less-Toxic Home Garden (Central San)

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