Backyard Composting
Why compost? Because it's easy, natural, helps save money, improves the environment and saves space at the Central Landfill.
What is Composting?
Composting is the decomposition of organic material that occurs constantly in nature. It is a natural way to recycle yard trimmings and some food scraps that would otherwise be buried in the landfill. Composting changes these materials to produce a beneficial product that you can use on your lawn or in your flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. About 25-30 percent of the waste created in the home and garden is compostable material.
How Do I Get Started?
Click on our Composting Guide to the left, or contact the URI Master Composter/Master Recycler program to start your backyard composting experience!
Compost Bins Available for Sale
Backyard compost bins are available for purchase at our Administrative Offices (Building A), Monday through Friday, from 8:30-4:00. Our bins hold 11.5 cubic feet of material and are made from recycled content plastic. The bins are easily constructed, needing no tools, and only require approximately three feet of backyard space. They are $40 each, and we accept checks or money orders made out to RIRRC.
