if you put compost in the garbage, will it not break down at the landfill?

Question

if you put compost in the garbage, will it not break down at the landfill?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Not much at all breaks down in landfills. They’re basically packed in air tight, no water is allowed in, no airflow. They’re sealed to keep anything from escaping into the environment and that means minimal decomposition.