Organic‐rich soil amendments are made primarily from yard waste, food waste, manure and biosolids. Yard waste includes organic waste from lawns and gardens, such as grass, leaves, and twigs. Food waste is similarly comprised of fruit and vegetable trimmings and kitchen preparation residuals. Biosolids are nutrient‐rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of sewage sludge. Manure, an agricultural waste, can offer multiple beneficial uses including nutrients for crop production and organic matter to improve soil properties.