K-State Research and Extension

Composting Yard Waste

Fallen leaves, grass clippings, shrubbery trimmings and other landscape products, so-called “yard waste,” can be transformed into a valuable resource called compost. Compost improves the structure and moisture retention of most garden soils. By recycling yard wastes at home, you can reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. These efforts benefit the entire community and ultimately benefit your landscape.

K-State Resources-Videos

• Composting: Choosing a Bin
• Composting: How Long Does it Take
• Composting: Making Black Gold
• Composting: Tips for Success
• Composting: Troubleshooting
• Composting: Two Common Methods
• Composting: What to Add
• Composting: Where to Use It

K-State Resources

• The Composting Process
• Making Compost, a Beginners Guide
• Recycling Grass Clippings

Other Resources

• Compost Bin Comparison Video: Testing Home Compost 
• Composting Made Easy
• Testing Home Compost Units: Part 2
• University of Missouri Extension