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Benefits of Including Paper in Composting

A review of research on the use of paper as a composting feedstock shows that most paper products may be safely and beneficially used as a composting feedstock where markets for traditional paper recycling are not presently available or where recycling is not economically or technically feasible.


Best Management Practices for Incorporating Food Residuals into Existing Yard Waste Composting

This BMP manual is a written tour guide for composters embarking on the process of expanding into managing food residuals. Information is presented in four Sections, 1-Moving Toward Composting Food Residuals, 2-Operational Considerations–Things to Know Before Residuals Arrive, 3-Health, Safety and Regulations, and 4-Case Studies.