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Backyard Composting Workshop

The Dirt on Compost – DEC’s Guide to Composting 

Downloadable PDF overview that includes tips for avoiding bears and other visitors. 

CSWD’s Food Waste Reduction Page 

Resources for reducing your food waste to reduce composting needs.


CSWD’s Organics Recycling Facility

Where local food scraps, leaves, yard trimmings, and natural wood are transformed into Green Mountain Compost and soil blends.


VT Fish & Wildlife Dept’s Tips for Composting in Bear Country 

Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife folks weigh in with tips on how to avoid attracting bears to your compost piles. 

CSWD’s Backyard Composting & Digesting

Manage food scraps, yard waste, and other organics right at home. 

Digging into Compost Intoxication 

Article on potential risks of dogs getting into compost piles. 

How to Build a Pallet Compost Bin 

Instructions on how to build a compost bin by reusing old pallets with Bob Vila. 

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