It’s one thing to read a book or instructions on "how to" do something, but quite another to actually "see" how it’s done. DEP realized this over 15 years ago when we produced three very popular VHS video programs on Home Composting, Grasscycling and Large-Scale Leaf Composting.

These organics recycling programs are now available as streaming videos. 

Select the program you wish to watch.

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Home Composting - Turning Your Spoils to Soil A 17 minute basic how-to video that teaches you: what makes compost happen what items you should and shouldn't compost how to build your own compost bin the "recipe" for great compost, and how to use your compost. Video Transcript   (To save a copy of this video, right click and select Save Target As)

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Don’t Trash Grass! A 12 minute basic how-to video that explains: how much easier it is to leave clippings on the lawn, and that it does not contribute to thatch lawn mowing techniques fertilizer selection and application watering methods that encourage deep root growth other alternatives to grass disposal Video Transcript   (To save a copy of this video, right click and select Save Target As)

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Leaf Composting – Windrows of Opportunity A 15 minute video designed as a basic training tool for compost site operators, managers and government officials. It: explains the basics of large-scale windrow leaf composting makes a good public information presentation gives a first-hand look and general overview of how aerobic leaf composting occurs covers planning a leaf composting program, leaf collection, site selection, operation and management, and end uses. Video Transcript (To save a copy of this video, right click and select Save Target As)

Please note that the DEP mailing address changed after some of these programs were produced.  Our current address is: CT DEP Recycling Program, 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT, 06106-5127.

For alternative viewing, all three programs in VHS format may be borrowed from main branch Connecticut libraries, or purchased from the CT DEP on-line Store for $8.00 each. To order by phone, call the DEP Store at (860) 424-3555.

Content last updated July 2009