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Read more about recent\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneytalksnews.com\/slideshows\/the-best-american-cities-for-composting-and-limiting-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alexander Knyazhinsky \/ Shutterstock.com Where are U.S. cities trying to recycle organic waste \u2014 yard trimmings and food scraps \u2014 into \u201cblack gold\u201d and energy? To find out, LawnStarter looked at the top cities for composting in 2026. Composting is complicated, but why does LawnStarter care? 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