Composting

The Buxton Transfer Station runs a licensed composting facility behind the recycling building.  
We compost leaves, grass, hay, pine needles, fruits, vegetables, manure, wood shavings, potting soil, coffee grounds, and clean saw dust from untreated, non-glued wood.  All organics acceptable for composting can be dropped off for free at the Transfer Station.  Please do not leave bones, fat, meat, or trash in the compost area.  Organic materials should be left near the yellow sign at the edge of the compost area.  Please empty material out of trash bags.  Please do not leave plastic or clay pots in the compost area.

Composting organic material saves the Town money by reducing tipping fees.  The Town is charged a tipping fee based on the weight of material that is left out for curbside pickup.  Leaves, grass, and pine needles are banned from curbside trash pickup.

Compost is available for Buxton residents at no cost.  Our compost “cooks” for a full year before we give it away to the public.  We achieve a minimum temperature of 1450 F to break down pathogens.  Our compost is not screened, so you will find sticks or small pieces of litter.