I’m participating in the Compost Pilot Program and I don’t understand why I can’t compost more paper waste like coffee cups and ice cream containers. Isn’t that just wax and paper? Rachel McCauley ...

Of course I'll: Dump the plates in the compost bin, where they can break down. Trade-off: That's a one-time conversion (from paper to compost), whereas paper can be recycled more than once. Then I'll: ...

Many people start composting for practical reasons. Home composting your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and food scraps reduces the amount of garbage you generate. Plus, compost is essential ...