Compost
Landscape waste, grass trimmings, tree limbs, etc., is banned from landfills by Illinois Law. This must be recycled through a proper composting facility.
Compost is plant matter that hs been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer. Garden waste such as vines, decayed vegetables and fruit can be composted as well as fruit and vegetable scraps. Meat, fish and poultry scraps and bones can NOT be be composted.
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Composting in Northern Illinois
Rock River Valley Compost
Address: 6200 Baxter Road (corner of Mulford), Cherry Valley Phone: 815-874-5870 Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 4:30PM Comments: Open April thru October Only. Call first. Accepts yard waste for composting and sells compost as fertilizer. Call for current charges and requirements. Website: http://www.winnebagolandfill.com/compost/Composting in Southern Wisconsin
Leaflan Compost Center
Address: 6711 W. St. Lawrence Rd, Beloit, WI Phone: 608-364-1909 Hours: Call for hours of operation Comments: Open April thru November Only. Accepts yard waste for composting and sells compost as fertilizer. Call for current charges and requirements. Website: http://www.leaflan.com/default.asp