You can purchase a composter for as little as ten dollars from your local municipal office, Oxford County Landfill, or Oxford County Administration Building. Another option is to build one yourself.
 
Composting is not only great because it saves space in the landfill but it is also a good way to replenish your gardens and flower beds by adding nutrient-rich soil made in your composter.

	What is composting? Composting is the process of living organisms naturally breaking down organic material giving you dark, nutrient-rich soil.
	How to start: Buy or make a composter and put it in an area with a balance of shade and sun in your backyard with sufficient drainage. Loosen the soil underneath the composter. Place a 5cm layer of twigs or other course material at the bottom of the compost pile. Add 5-10cm of brown material, followed by a 5-10cm layer of green material. Add a thin layer of soil on top to introduce organisms. After a few days you can start using your composter. Must be mixed once a week to reach full potential. Below is a list of the three different types of material allowed in a composter:
	Green Stuff: (nitrogen-rich) Weeds, leaves, grass clippings, fruit, veggies, and plant remains   Brown Stuff: (high in carbons) Fall leaves or other dead plants, cardboard, straw/hay, paper towels, newspaper   Other Stuff: Egg shells, coffee filters, coffee grinds

	Now what? Compost pile should be stirred once a week to loosen material and allow air circulation. Keep your compost pile moist - add water if it feels dry; moisture level should compare to a wrung-out sponge. You should sense warmth in your composter and if not, add more green stuff.
	The finished product Dark, earthy, soil-like material called compost. You could have compost in as little as 2-3 months. Remove compost from pile and spread in your gardens and flower beds.