Composting Policies & Procedures

• Our site operates between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.      
• We will accept grass, leaves and small branches.
• We reserve the right to refuse material that is old, smells or is not able to be composted.
• We do not accept manure, plastics, metals, general trash, etc.

• Landscape waste will be shredded the same day.

• Shredded materials will be moved, within 24 hours, to Windrows located in Composting field.

• Woody waste & leaves will be stored separately to be mixed later, as necessary at the rate of 1 to 10, to minimize odor.

• Our goal is to minimize odor & avoid anaerobic conditions, through these steps:
  • Mix with bark
  • Consider wind when turning windrows
  • Adding water
  • Turning timely, minimum of 4 times a year

• Weekly oxygen & temperature reading are recorded.

• The windrows are turned at least 4 times per year, not less than once every six months

• End product is tested every 5,000 cubic yards or once a year.

• End product is labeled general use compost or designated use compost

• Training for personnel is conducted in proper safety and operating procedure