Building strong markets for mulch and compost products
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An overview is presented on processing wood wastes into marketable mulch and compost products. Topics include conversion of wood pallets, yard trimmings, and production techniques for plant disease quarantine zones. The article also examines the effects of legislation such as landfill disposal bans.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Managing woody debris after the storm
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The article describes several municipal policies for processing wood and yard wastes left by storms. Processing agreements are pre-arranged with contractors by municipality officials prior to storm disaster events, so cleanup procedures can be launched promptly afterward.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Contract grinders meet storm cleanup demands
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State and local governments are increasingly turning to private contractors to process yard and wood wastes resulting from storm disasters. Discussion includes grinding equipment features, parts, and usage.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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