Compost for the Climate
They call compost black gold for a reason
Did you know you can now include food waste in your green bin?
Thanks to a new law, LA County is closer than ever to reaching its goal of composting 100% of household waste by 2028, and reducing solid waste generation per capita by at least 15% before 2030.
Why are these goals crucial, you may ask? Science shows that when organic waste is dumped into landfills and decomposes, it creates methane. Methane is a "super-pollutant" that warms the Earth at an alarming rate—it's more than 25x more effective than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere.
Composting is a key action we can all take right now to reduce methane emissions—and it might be easier and less smelly than you've previously heard.
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Learn about compost options available to Angelenos, including how to composting at home
Find out how to get a free collection pail!
Track your compost's impact on the climate
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Compost for climate resilience
Composting reduces food waste and reduces greenhouse gases.
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Compost at home
Let's bust all the stinky composting-at-home myths.
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Compost curbside
Get a free collection pail from LASN and compost curbside for free!
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Compost outside of your home
No space for a pile or no green bin? No problem! Composting outside of your home is easy, too.
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Busting biodegradable myths
Just because something is biodegradable doesn't necessarily mean it's good for the environment. Here's what you need to know.
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Track your compost's impact
Register your compost to keep track of the environmental impact you're making!
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Put your compost to use!
Level up your garden with your own compost. Here's how to apply it directly or make a tea.