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.
Click the buttons below to register for our compost campaign. Submit weekly compost reports and photos to stay in the running for potential prizes! |
Lbs of compost for Dickson County
Lbs of compost in Tennessee
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Community Success Stories
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We want to recognize you for being a leader in food waste reduction! Share your experiences with us by submitting to jomilla@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:
Reduce
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Recover
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Recycle
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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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