Compost
Yard and food wastes, alone, make up 23% of the waste stream. (EPA, 2002. Municipal Solid Waste in The United States:
2000Facts and Figures.) Composting is a perfect way to reuse the nutrients captured in those wastes and save landfill space.
Composting recycles organic wastes into a useful product that can be used by consumers, businesses and government agencies
to enhance the health of soil and increase water-holding ability. Follow the links below to learn more about compost in Montana.
Backyard Composting
Compost Business in Montana
Filter Berms and Erosion Control: Innovative Concepts
for Compost Use
University of Montana Food Waste Composting Demonstration
Project
Why Does DEQ Promote Compost?
Resources:
Cornell University Compost Resources
EPA Compost Resources
U.S. Composting
Council
