Add lime to raise the pH and speed the process. Bins are moving into the public and private sector as planner recognize the ease and importance of this alternative to solid waste management. Public Buildings Public and government facilities are good candidates for a composting operation. The products of grounds maintenance can be recycled into the landscape, reducing the need for purchased fertilizers. Schools A working compost site is an excellent teaching tool suitable to all grade levels.
Students can observe the process and explore many issues concerning their impact on the environment.
Private Sector Office buildings and centers can reduce the strain on rapidly filing landfills by composting much of their waste. Everything from landscape trimmings to wet paper towels can be composted.