Through the franchise program, the County is able to contract with private waste haulers to provide, in addition to trash collection, curbside recycling and green waste collection. The programs provide a convenient way for residents to participate in recycling programs and reduce the amount of waste that is disposed of in County landfills. The franchise program offers unincorporated area residents waste collection and recycling services similar to those offered in adjacent cities and towns. Franchise haulers provide their customers semi-annual curbside collection of bulky items at no additional charge. Composting The natural decomposition of organic material creates compost.
Compost is nature's way of returning needed nutrients to the soil.
It's easy to start your own compost pile at home. The idea behind a compost pile is to create the ideal set of conditions in which natural decomposition occurs. To get started backyard composting, you may want to use a compost bin. The advantage of using a bin is that it keeps your pile neat and helps retain moisture and heat. You can make your own or buy a bin.