A lot of municipal waste is composted yearly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 25 million tons of it undergo this process. If you have a ton of organic junk wasting away on your property, you may be considering composting. That said, you're probably wondering what exactly you can use. Here's a brief overview from our expert dumpster rental and junk removal company.

What Is Composting?

Composting is the process of taking organic material and letting it break down into fertilizer. While it can take some work, it's a lot better for our planet than letting the junk go to a landfill instead. In our experience, one typically puts the items in batches including brown matter and green matter. The brown matter, despite what you may think, often includes cardboard, twigs, branches, and paper. The green matter is generally made up of waste like old fruit and vegetables or even coffee grounds. When combined, those two groups usually have enough moisture between them, but if not, adding water is a viable strategy to kickstart the process.

What You Can Compost

Acceptable things to compost include the previously mentioned items, along with cotton, wool, and even lint from vacuum cleaners and dryers, provided the fibers inside are natural. Crushed eggshells, grass clippings, and even hair and fur are also great for composting. We highly recommend taking any brush or yard waste for composting purposes after landscaping and excavation services. This matter is often rich with life, which is good news for the efficacy of your composting system.

What You Can't Compost

Don't include things like meat, seafood, or dairy. They may be organic materials like the above-mentioned items, but these can be carriers of hazardous bacteria that you don't want around your property. Salmonella and E. coli are just some of the most common offenders. In a similar vein, it's best to avoid baked goods, sawdust, oily or greasy food, plastics, cellophane, and coated cardboard, toxic, or diseased plants. If you're planning to use this as a fertilizer, it's best to avoid poisoning your garden.

Are you looking for a junk removal or dumpster rental service in the Whitman, MA area? We can help! Contact our team at Thompson Waste Removal/DiscountDumpsters.net to learn more about the options we offer. Before you know it, your property will be tidier than it's ever been.