Composting/Yardwaste Management

Composting food scraps along with yard waste not only reduces the amount of waste going to landfills, the process also produces organic material that can be used to enrich garden soil. 

There are many different types of backyard compost bins available; from the simple handmade type to the multiple pre-made ones available. All will work if you follow the proper procedures.

• Place your compost bin on bare soil
• Keep the material moist, like a wrung out sponge
• Allow it to get air - stir or turn over regularly
• Add a variety of materials
• Cover added kitchen waste with brown material such as leaves

Encouraging residents to make use of this natural, low cost resource, the Bergen County Utilities Authority is promoting a sale of compost bins online. The Authority is now offering compost bins, rain barrels and accessories at reduced prices with a vendor, BrandBuilders to administer the sale.  BrandBuilders has launched a dedicated website, where Bergen County residents can choose from a variety of rain barrels and composter models and order their choices online. Click here for sale information. For more information about composting, click here.