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Green/Organic Waste & Compost

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 Please click the picture above to learn more about the future of composing in Summerland. 

     Image result for green check markAccepted Materials

- YES Pine needles and cones

- YES Leaves and twigs

- YES Wood chips

- YES Grass clippings

- YES tree prunings and stumps

- YES Untreated wood

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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's compost is a high quality, sustainable, and safe Class A biosolid compost. Biosolid compost is valued for its high organic content and strong structure that drains easily and promotes healthy root growth. The Class A designation indicates that the product can be sold without restrictions. It can be safely applied to lawns, flowers, shrubs and gardens.  

The District of Summerland's Compost is the end product of Summerland's innovative waste water treatment recycling program. It is a safe, effective, environmentally-friendly, abundant, and affordable compost product that's ideal for use in top dressing, landscaping, on vegetable gardens, or as an additive in potting soil. District of Summerland compost consists of processed waste water soilds (biosolids) and is mixed with wood chips to create quality compost.

Compost Analysis:

Nitrogen 1.5%, Organic Matter 29%, Phosphorous 0.7%, Moisture 25%, Potassium 0.6%

Pricing

District of Summerland compost is available for sale at the Summerland Sanitary Landfill and is a great option for gardeners who need soil amendments or for those who are installing new landscaping/gardens. District of Summerland compost costs 2 cents per kilogram, with a minimum charge of $2.00. If you need a pick up load, we can load your truck, approximately $22.00 per load. The landfill also has green wood mulch, white wood/apple box mulch and top dressing available for 2 cents per kilogram.

Please note: trucks and trailers can only be loaded Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 2:45pm, with a closure between 12:00-12:30 for staff lunch.


         

How to Use Compost:

Compost use depends on the time of year. Different seasons put different pressures on plants and change compost requirements. Click on the photos below for instructions on how to use compost during the different times of year. Due to the nutrient levels in this product, application should not be used as topsoil, but as a soil conditioner or supplement. Wash hands after application.



Spring

Use compost in the spring to prepare flowerbeds, plant new lawns, start seeds or seedlings, and top dress established lawns.



Summer

Using compost in the summer helps reduce the need for water, and maintains your lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants during dry spells. Top dress your lawns, side dress trees, shrubs and plants.



Fall

Late Fall is the most optimal time to use compost. Use on finished garden beds and as a topdressing on lawns to prepare for winter months and restore nutrients lost from the growing season.



General Uses

Compost use can be beneficial all throughout the year. Click on the photo for some more composting uses.

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