How much does it cost to compost yard trimmings?

Article Abstract:

A survey analysis shows that the costs for composting yard trimmings are relatively low in small sites, as compared to large sites. Small sites use only low-technology methods, which require less expenditure, and avoid expensive shredding and screening. In Bozeman, Montana, composting costs, including operations and capital, are less than $8 per ton. Contracting out the grinding, adding feedstocks to the compost materials and improving the quality of incoming materials are effective ways to reduce costs.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Cities and towns, Compost, Cost benefit analysis

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Taking the clean organic approach

Article Abstract:

Dade County, FL, launched its Clean Organic Waste project in July 1995 to determine the potentials of composting for recycling the large volume of food scraps from its public schools. With funding from the Metro Dade Dept. of Solid Waste Management, the project collected food remainders from schools and organizations that distribute food to the poor. The food scraps were mixed with yard trimmings to develop the most effective mix ratios of compost.

Florida, Compost plants, Miami-Dade County, Florida

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