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Composting
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  Composting is the decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil. It is the best way to recycle your yard and kitchen wastes, and is a critical step in reducing the volume of garbage that is needlessly sent to landfills -- or in the case of Sherborn, to the incinerator. Furthermore, adding composted material to your lawn or garden improves soil properties, provides nutrients to plants, conserves water, can extend the growing season, helps to control soil erosion, and produces healthier plants which can absorb more CO2 from the atmosphere thus contributing to the fight against global warming. An average household can compost between 500 and 1,000 pounds of organic material each year in a compost bin from material that would otherwise be disposed of as trash and cost the Town money.
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