You don’t need to be an expert to see that our earth is changing and is in desperate need of our help. Climate change and pollution are on the top of everyone’s list and rightfully so, but you yourself don’t own a big factory or a number of 14 wheelers, how can you as an individual make an impact on the earth’s health? Recycling will always be the common man’s way of playing a part in keeping the earth clean and healthy, but we can take this to another level, composting.

Compost is decayed organic material used as plant fertilizer. That material can be dead household plants, grass (without weeds), leaves, egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit peels, newspaper and a host of other “things”. To begin, use one of your waste bins and begin layering your organic material, top it off with top soil or previously composted material and then let nature run its course. Microbes will be in food heaven and will eat to their hearts content until all that’s left is decomposed material called ‘black gold’. You might be thinking that this isn’t for you, you’ll just throw your trash away and recycle the rest, but there are some real benefits to composting.

Here are the top 3.

Better Soil

It’s not called black gold for nothing. Compost does so much for soil like improving the texture, structure and water-holding capacity. It increases soil fertility and promotes strong root growth in plants. Soil keeps in a healthy, balanced condition due to the organic matter the microorganisms feed on. Bags of fertilizer containing the NPK formula will be of no use since this occurs naturally in compost due to the microbes feeding.

Fewer Trips to the Dump

Just putting plastic in recycling containers can decrease the amount of time it takes to fill up your trash can. Now imagine how much more it can decrease when you start to compost certain kitchen waste! Corn husks, fruit peels and rinds, coffee grounds and egg shells can all go into compost. You’ll want to stay away from meats, greasy foods and pet droppings, but beyond that, put that waste to work!

More Money For You

Let’s just say you already have a refuse bin that you are paying for…why continue to pay when you can just compost it yourself? Seasonal additions of compost can lead to less watering too. Compost helps prevent exposed soil from drying out by helping soil retain moisture underneath the top-dressing.

Whatever you decide, M&M Disposal and Bin Rental Services can assist you. If you’re in need of waste bins or recycling containers M&M can provide you with both at competitive rates. Right now you can take advantage of their “Rent the First Bin and get 20% off your next bin rental” promotion by calling 519-649-6440. M&M, just like you, is committed to doing their part to make this world more healthy and strong through proper waste management.