Composting is the process of breaking down organic material (yard and food waste) into a dark, nutrient-rich soil that it can then be used to help your gardens and flower beds grow. It can also reduce residential waste as much as 35%.

Green cones can collect a variety of organic materials that backyard composters cannot. They can break down meat, bones, dairy, bread, and processed food materials that would attract rodents in an above ground backyard composter. They will also accept the other organic materials that a backyard composter will accept, for instance fruit and vegetables, leaf and yard waste, egg shells and coffee grounds.

Disposing of leaf and yard waste is easy

1. Collect leaf and yard waste.
2. Place leaf and yard waste in brown paper yard waste bags or transfer loose to depot.
3. Drop waste off at one of 11 convenient depot locations across Oxford County.

Most drop-off locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Collected brush, leaf and yard waste material from the County's depots is transported for composting to the Oxford County Compost Facility located at the Waste Management Facility. Finished compost is sold to local business as feed stock for their commercial yard waste products.

Clean, segregated loads of brush, leaf and yard waste can be taken to the Waste Management Facility (landfill) at no charge. Mixed loads will be subject to tipping fees.