Why Compost?
Compostable materials, such as yard and kitchen wastes
make up more than 30% of household waste. Composting these materials
goes a long way towards reaching the Fraser - Fort George Regional District's goal of reducing waste to landfill by 50%.
Goals aside; why send to the dump material that
can enrich the soil and save you money? Finished compost can replace
expensive chemical fertilizers and give you healthier shrubs, vegetables,
flowers and grass.
What is Composting? Composting is a natural process that
occurs when plant material dies. Bacteria, fungi, worms and other
organisms living in the soil and air transform dead plants, leaves,
etc into a rich dark material called humus or compost.
If you want proof that composting REALLY works,
just watch the short video clip below. It shows our Compost Demonstration
Garden in bloom.
How to Make Composters
from Garbage Cans
Residents of Prince George: As you undoubtedly know by now, the
City of Prince George has recently switched over to an automated
garbage collection system, in which everybody has to use the special
garbage cans provided by the City. [more...]