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How to Compost

Compost Happens!


Composting is a way to turn your yard and kitchen wastes into part of nature's natural cycle of decomposition. Composting is a great way to reduce our contribution to landfills and greenhouse gasses while producing a wonderful soil amendment for yards and gardens.

For more information, check out any of our leaflets listed below or contact the Master Composter/Recycler Office at mcr@columbiasprings.org or by phone at 360-882-0936 ext. 224.

Download the composting guides below by clicking on the photo or name of the publication. Happy Composting!



Home Composting Guide


The Home Composting Guide provides information on how to turn yard debris and food scraps into compost, soil amendments and mulch easily and effectively at home. Composting is a practical and earth-friendly way to return organic material to the soil.

 A full packet includes the following leaflets:


3-Bin Turning Unit
Building instructions for a composting system that works well for gardeners with a large volume of yard debris.

Food Scraps Composting
Information about vermicomposting and how to start a worm bin.

Grasscycling
A good resource for information about how to save work, time, money and improve the health of your lawn through grasscycling.
Home Composting
Provides general information about why composting is important and how to compost.
Low Cost Wire Mesh Bins
Provides building instructions and information for a versatile, inexpensive and easy method of composting.
Master Composter/Recycler Program Information
A downloadable document where you can learn more about the Master Composter/Recycler program.
Mulching and Chipping
Information on how to use yard debris as mulch for weed control and water retention.
Pet Waste Disposal
Information about how to properly dispose of pet waste.
Portable Holding Unit
Building and operating instructions for a convenient way to compost moderate volumes of yard debris with minimal labor.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Reduce what you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you use. Learn more and obtain resources here.