X Unacceptable Material:
- NO Food waste
- NO household garbage
- NO recyclable materials (plastics, Styrofoam, cardboard)
- NO electronics
- NO box springs or mattresses
What is Our Compost Made of?
The District of Summerland produces and sells high quality, sustainable, and safe Class 'A' bio-solid compost at the Summerland Sanitary Landfill. Bio-solid compost is valued for its high organic matter content and strong structure that drains easily and promotes healthy root growth. The Class 'A' government designation means that the product can be sold with no restrictions. It can be safely applied to lawns, flowers, shrubs and gardens.
Using District of Summerland compost in the spring is a great way to set the stage for the planting season!
Plant Beds: mix 1 to 2 inches of compost into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil;
Tubers and Bulbs: mix 1 part compost to 4 parts soil;
Roses: mix 1 part compost to 4 parts soil when planting. Topdress existing beds with up to 1 inch compost;
Trees and Shrubs: mix 1 part compost to 4 parts soil when planting. Topdress existing beds with up to 1/2 inch compost;
Mulch: spread 1/4 to 1/2 inch of compost over garden surfaces. Keep compost 2 to 3 inches away from the stems of plants and trees;
New Lawns: rototill 2 inches of compost into the top 6 inches of soil before seeding or laying sod;
Seeds or Seedlings: plant seeds or seedlings in containers first with 1 part compost to 4 parts soil;
Established Lawns: topdress with 1/8 to 1/4 inch compost. For best results aerate your lawn first;
Containers: mix 1 part compost to 4 parts soil.
Be sure to water after using compost so nutrients dispense into soil.
The compost is made from bio-solids (processed sewage), grass, leaves, fruit, vegetables and wood chips. This product may be used as part of a complete fertilizer program that relates to the fertility level of the soil.
ALL COMPOST MEETS MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT STANDARDS PRIOR TO SALE
Pricing
The following Organic Related Products are available for sale at the Summerland Sanitary Landfill:
- Compost: 4 cents/kilogram
- Wood Mulch and Topdressing: 6 cents/kilogram
- $2.00 minimum charge
- a 25% discount will be applied for loads over 1 metric tonne
Bring your containers/bags and shovel for self loading. If needed, we can load your truck, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 2:45pm, (loader not available between 12:00pm and 12:30pm for lunch). A truck load of compost is approximately $37.50/pickup (including 25% discount) and approximately $25.00/half pickup (no discount available).