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PURCHASING
COMPOST
Local residents
like the idea of closing the recycling loop by purchasing compost
made from their yard waste. The convenience of bags is a real plus
for many people.
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| Available: |
Screened,
cured compost material made from processed leaves, grass clippings
and brush - no solid waste or sludge. |
| Bulk
Price: |
$12.00
per cubic yard loaded in your dump truck at the Utica
facility.
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| Pick-up
Truck Price: |
$12.00
per pick-up truck, , $17.00 per large pick-up truck loaded at
the Utica
facility. |
| Bagged
Price: |
$2 each, or
3 for $5, available at 1600 Genesee Street, Utica Western Transfer
Station (River Rd., Rte. 365, Rome) and Residential Convenience
Center (Leland Ave. Extension, Utica.
Each bag weighs
about 45 pounds and contains 1.2 cubic feet of compost
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| Call: |
315-733-1224
for more information. |
Compost Uses
- Compost can be
used as a soil additive to improve moisture retention and add important
organic matter. Compost alone is not a fertilizer. Compost worked into
clay and sandy soils improves texture and aerates the soil thereby facilitating
root development.
- For garden beds,
compost can be added to the entire bed or just to seed furrows or transplant
holes.
- When using around
trees or shrubs, or for mulch purposes, compost should be worked into
the top few inches of soil.
- In potted plants,
compost can be 1/4 to 1/3 of the container volume.
- As a top dressing
for lawns, lightly sprinkle compost over existing lawn.
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