City Horticulture Crew Turns Yard Waste into Valuable Compost
October 30, 2025
Yvette Lindler, a member of Rockville’s horticulture crew, took the lead in creating a composting program for yard waste the crew generates. Instead of sending spent flowers and plant material to the dump, the team is transforming the waste into nutrient-rich compost that will help nourish the city’s planting beds.
Rockville’s horticulture crew provides care and maintenance that keeps the city’s parks and public spaces beautiful, overseeing landscaping, planting and maintaining flower beds throughout Rockville’s parks and streetscapes.
The composting initiative not only provides valuable additives that improve the soil, it saves time and public funds previously spent on waste disposal.
The project has also been a hands-on learning experience for the crew, who are gaining practical knowledge about composting best practices, such as what materials to include, how to rotate and water the pile, and how to monitor compost temperature for optimal results.