HIGH QUALITY COMPOST AVAILABLE AT THE REGIONAL LANDFILL

CRSWMA produces a high-quality yard waste compost for sale to the public. This product, known as "CoastalGrow" is available in bulk for $20.00 per ton at the Tuscarora Landfill, Grantsboro Transfer Station and Newport Transfer Station.

Compost is an organic amendment to improve the chemical, physical and biological properties of soils. It is not normally considered a fertilizer as it is too low in nutrient content for all plant nutrient needs. However, compost has many benefits for soil improvement and plant growth:

• Improved drainage
• Improved aeration
• Increased water holding capacity
• Improved plant growth
• Some nutrients
• Decreased run off of nutrients
• Reduced soil compaction

CRSWMA grinds only clean yard waste (leaves, limbs, etc.) for compost. No painted, pressure-treated or creosote wood is used. After grinding, the material is screened through a machine known as a Trommel Screen. The trammel screen separates small particles of yard waste from large particles. With openings only 5/8ths of an inch in the screen, only very small particles are used for compost. The larger particles are sold for fuel at a local electric generating plant, or used in other landfill operations.

After grinding and screening, the material is laid out in windrows and nitrogen and water are added. The nitrogen speeds up the aerobic decomposition of the material and the internal temperature of the windrows rises to over 130 degrees, killing off weed seeds and other undesirable matter. As the compost continues to decompose, the windrows are kept moist and turned weekly to keep the process going. After the compost has stabilized and matured, it is ready to sell.

CoastalGrow is gaining wide acceptance by landscapers and gardeners in the Carteret, Craven and Pamlico County area.

For additional information about Coastal Grow, please call (252) 633-1564 or Email Us to request a brochure with details on how this product should be used.