Commercial organics take different route in San Jose

Article Abstract:

Two methods of composting, one at Allied Waste/BFI in San Jose and the other at Z-Best in Gilroy are described. Allied/BFI requires customers to put compostables into clear plastic nonbiodegradable bags so the contents are visible and a trammel with mounted knives is used to open bags and empty the contents and at Z-Best food-rich loads are placed in composting bags for eight to 12 weeks, then removed from bag and screened prior to utilization.

Refuse systems, Usage, Recycling industry, Composting

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Golf courses find value in compost tea programs

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The international symposium on composting and compost utilization sponsored by Biocycle stated that Compost tea has become an integral part of the pest management and general turf management program on all presidio Golf course greens. The effect of compost tea on golf course greens over a one-year period is evaluated.

Evaluation, Golf courses, Pest control, Turf management

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Evolution of a family compost business

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The family of Don Cranford makes three compost products of which, Cranford Compost designed for organic farms and gardens is the premium product. The compost is characterized by high microbial activity and during composting it is monitored daily for temperature and moisture and weekly for carbon dioxide levels.

Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Organic farming

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