Add to ORKGextra soil for plant growth. ilandfills, thereby reducing tipping fees and extending the life of landfills. Second, yard waste causes prob-lems in landfills by producing noxious gases, by uneven settling, and by adding contaminants to the lechate. Composting is a natural form of recycling where organic materials are broken down by micro-organisms. Oxy-gen reacts with the micro-organisms to decay the material until it produces humus, a soil-like substance. Although composting yard waste appears to be relatively simple, a successful program requires inten-sive management, significant capital investment, a solid plan of action, and community dedication. There are a number of different collection and composting alterna-tives for a community to ...