ILSR’s report, Yes! In My Backyard: A Home Composting Guide for Local Government, profiles 11 home composting programs (10 in the United States, 1 in Canada) and is a guide for local governments starting their own programs.
Appendix B features sample print educational materials from the communities profiled.
Los Angeles Backyard Composting Information Sheet
Los Angeles Worm Composting Information Sheet
Miami-Dade County Composting Brochure
Napa County Workshop Guide 2014
Orlando Backyard Composting Guide
Orlando Backyard Composting One Pager
San Diego County Composting Guide – This guide is sent out to communities in San Diego County outside of the City of San Diego.
San Diego Guide to Backyard Composting 2007 – Previously came in the mail with compost bin vouchers, but now is sent via email with bin vouchers to save on printing costs.
Seattle Composting Questions and Answers
Seattle Composting Resource Guide – Bin suppliers, where to buy compost, tools, and more in Seattle.
Seattle Ecologically Sound Lawn Care for Pacific NW – Tells professionals (and interested residents) how to amend soil for lawns (page 28), and how to improve existing lawns by topdressing with compost (page 35).
Seattle Growing Healthy Soil – Has more information on using compost and mulches for a healthy, easy-care yard.
Seattle Smart Watering – Tells how compost can help conserve water.
Vancouver Backyard Composting Guide
Vancouver Worm Composting Guide
Other Appendices
Appendix A – Sample Outreach Materials
Appendix C – Reports on Local Programs
Appendix D – Sample Ordinances
Appendix E – Videos, Program Websites, and Miscellaneous
