Why Compost

Composting Reduces Waste and Helps the Environment

Composting your kitchen and yard waste helps reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Homemade compost reduces the need for purchased fertilizer that rely on fossil fuels for creating and shipping.

Compost is Good for Soil and Plant Health

Compost has many benefits for your garden. Compost helps attract and support beneficial micro-organisms. Compost can also improve the quality of your soil no matter the type and provide a boost to plant growth.

Composting Helps Manage Your Waste

Almost all the organic waste you accumulate can be added to your composter. This process is a sustainable way to manage and repurpose your waste. Backyard Composting reduces the amount of waste handled by municipal collection which can help keep the cost of the program and impact on taxes low.

What type of composter is right for you?

Check out the information sheets below to determine whether a backyard composter or digester will work best for your needs. 

Composter Information Sheet
Digester Information Sheet

Where to get a composter?

The County of Peterborough sells composters ($30) and digesters ($60) at the Planning and Public Works Department Office at 310 Armour Road.  They are currently available at the Municipal Office.  Please contact Kyle Phillips 705-932-9319 kphillips@cavanmonaghan.net to order one.  

What else can you do to reduce backyard waste?

Grasscycling and mulching as an excellent way to reduce backyard waste and improve lawn health.

• Grasscycling is allowing the grass clippings to stay on the lawn to compost
  • Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass
  • Cut only when the grass is dry to the touch
  • A mulching mower is not needed