Placing empty bottles and old newspapers into the recycling bin is an automatic reflex for many people. But somewhat of an air of mystery still remains around the act of composting. Frequently asked questions include: Will saving food scraps make my house or yard smell? (No, as long as you manage it properly.) What exactly can be composted? (Nearly anything that grows.)
While composting is not quite as easy as tossing a soda can into a recycling bin, it’s not hard to learn — and the benefits to the environment are numerous. CalRecycle’s website provides a good introduction to home composting.
Composting Tips
Don’t put bioplastics or compostable plastics in your backyard pile. They will not fully break down in your home compost. They don’t belong in the recycling, either. Put them in your garbage bin.
Composting food scraps: great. Preventing food waste in the first place: even better.
A hub for all things compost-related, HowToCompost.org even includes information about composting toilets.
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channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
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we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.