The Outdoor Composting Area houses curing compost, screened compost and Leaf & Yard Waste that is collected in the Spring and Fall. Leaf & Yard Waste will compost naturally on the Outdoor Composting Area by a process called windrow composting. Windrow Composting is when long, narrow piles are formed to allow for proper air circulation and for convenient turning with machinery.

Here are windrows that were formed in the fall of 2002 with the leaf and yard waste collected during special leaf and yard waste pick ups.

This is the material after 7 months of composting. The duration of Leaf and Yard waste composting varies on many factors including type and quantity of material received and outdoor conditions (rain, temperature, etc.). It could take as long as 12 to 16 months to obtain a finished product. It is turned monthly and will be screened to produce a valuable soil amendment.