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by capturing precipitation on windrows with flat tops. The larger windrow size helps to insulate the pile during the winter months. Between each set of two windrows a work area will be provided approximately 30 feet wide to accommodate compost turning procedures. After approximately one month, much of the initial oxygen demand of the yard waste has been exerted and the windrows will be reduced to about half of their original size through decomposition and self compaction. At this time the two windrows will be combined into one windrow that is about the same size as each initial windrow. Combining the two windrows will be done by moving and turning both windrows. Using this process the maximum amount of mixing and fluffing is accomplished. This will also serve to mix the materials, re-oxygenate the interior and expose the cool outer edges to the hotter internal temperatures. The end result is that the decomposition rate is increased and the destruction of weed seeds is enhanced. At this time the moisture content of the compost will be checked and additional water will be added if needed. Over the course of the next several months windrows will be monitored for temperature, pH, moisture content, physical appearance and odors. Turning of the compost piles and the addition of water will be completed on an as needed basis to enhance the decomposition process and minimize odors. During the summer months incoming yard waste, primarily grass clippings, will be placed along the outer edges of the windrows and incorporated into the pile during turning operations. After approximately one year the compost will be sufficiently stabilized so that it may be moved into large curing piles. The curing piles will be located within the designated composting area until the incoming volume of yard waste approaches the capacity of the composting area. At this time the curing part of the process will be moved to the designated curing area. This approach will allow the operation to be more efficient since the composting and curing areas will be located in the same area. The curing piles will be up to 25 feet high and large enough so that the pile will be well insulated. Little heat will be generated during this time therefore the larger pile will enhance any further decomposition. After a minimum of six months in the curing piles the compost will be ready for use. This will correspond to the spring planting and gardening season which is one potential end use for the compost.