Why Composting Yard & Kitchen Wastes Helps
Pennsylvania's goal is to recycle 35% of municipal waste – composting helps!
Fast Facts
- The National Composting Council estimates the average U.S. household generates 650 pounds of compostables every year.
- Limited landfill space should be reserved for materials that cannot be recycled or composted.
- Garbage handling is the fourth-largest expense for many cities. Composting can help reduce these costs.
- 34% of landfilled waste in Pennsylvania is food and another 30% is paper.