Surveying residential yard trimmings practices

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A high response rate was yielded as a result of the social marketing-based survey of compost bin users in Northern Oregon and also an air quality benefit of home composting was demonstrated. A need for additional bins, benefits and problems associated with home composting, level of satisfaction with the city-provided bins and education materials are evaluated as a result of the survey.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Public affairs, Air Pollution Control Programs, Social aspects, Surveys, Refuse and refuse disposal, Air quality management, Composting, Waste management

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Using woody materials for erosion control

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Research is presented on the use of wood residuals for mulch and erosion control, with evaluation categories such as particle size and type of wood. Wood waste berms were found to be more effective than silt fences or hay bales at controlling erosion, absorbing rainwater and promoting percolation.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Methods, Usage, Evaluation, Wood waste as mulch, soil conditioner, etc., Soil amendments, Wood wastes, Wood waste, Runoff, Soil conservation

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Testing best management practices for storm water pollution prevention

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Issues are presented concerning the management practices which have been put into place by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to prevent storm water pollution and erosion whilst improving soil health.

Management, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Storm sewers, Soil productivity, Oregon. Department of Environmental Quality

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