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Come, Post Your Compost in Dickson County!
Feeding Neighbors, Feeding Gardens
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Join our statewide effort to keep tons of food and yard waste out of our Tennessee landfills and put back into our community's hands and gardens. Help us create a community of composters in Tennessee! Keep scrolling to see why it matters, how to get started and other ways to begin reducing, recovering and recycling food and yard waste.
Ready to join our compost campaign? Register below to compost with us, receive supplies if needed and enter into our monthly drawings for those committed to diverting food waste from our landfills. Participants will submit weekly compost photos and recordings to stay in the running for potential prizes! |
Lbs of food waste composted in
Dickson County Lbs of food waste composted in Tennessee
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Community Success Stories
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In the News
Luke Perry Buried in 'Eco-Friendly' Mushroom Suit in Tennessee We want to recognize you for being a leader in food waste reduction! Share your experiences with us by submitting to annapatton@tectn.org to be featured here or join our Facebook group "Come, Post Your Compost!" |
The What and the Why of Composting:
Composting is nature's way of recycling. It turns common food scraps & yard trimmings into nutrient-rich organic material for your garden soil.
Why not turn trash into treasure? Most people throw this valuable material into the trash, where it is filling up 15% of our dwindling landfill space. But this “black gold” can be easily recycled at home, putting nutrients back in your soil and helping your plants thrive. It saves money you would otherwise spend on trash removal services or soil conditioners. It also decreases methane pollution released from landfills.
Why not turn trash into treasure? Most people throw this valuable material into the trash, where it is filling up 15% of our dwindling landfill space. But this “black gold” can be easily recycled at home, putting nutrients back in your soil and helping your plants thrive. It saves money you would otherwise spend on trash removal services or soil conditioners. It also decreases methane pollution released from landfills.
Getting Started:
Other Ways to Make a Difference:
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"We're Spoiled!"
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Food BanksRather give to those in need? Purge your pantry and donate food surplus:
Food Gleaners
Prefer to be more hands on? Glean away the excess fresh produce left over in farms, gardens, grocers & restaurants
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Composting Facilities
Unable to build your own compost pile?:
Food & yard waste:
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Program Sponsors:
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