Why should I particpate in composting collection?
Organic material makes up about 58% of what Denver residents send to the landfill. Methane is generated in landfills as organic material decays under anaerobic (without oxygen) conditions. Methane is a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting is a way to divert organic material from landfill, thereby reducing climate warming gases generated in landfills. Composting is nature’s way of recycling and returning valuable organic matter and nutrients to the soil to be used again. By keeping organic material out of the landfill, we can extend the life of our landfill.
