Composting on College Campus | Systems, Training, Waste Reduction - Compostwerks | Products & Services for Ecological Land Care

"We are glad to have Compostwerks on our team. They continue to provide expert composting and compost tea consulting and back it up with quality equipment and supplies".

Thomas Goldsmith, Director of Energy and Environmantal Conservation, St. John's University, Queens New York

We have many years of experience helping leaders in higher education and municipalities set up viable composting facilities and also provide support on compost utilization and marketing strategies.

Save money and resources by eliminating bio-degradable materials from the waste stream including food waste, leaves and wood chips. Compostwerks will show you that the resulting materials can be used as an alternative for pesticides and petroleum based fertilizers.

Composting in an urban environment can be a challenge. Let us show you the correct methods and equipment sou you can accomplish your goals the first time around.

Last Line of Defense

Composting: "The last line of defense"

Choosing the right composting system and best management practices is key. As responsible citizens, we have to make a choice whether compostable materials go to the landfill or not. We are firm believers in aerated static pile composting for two main reasons. First, this method is the least labor and equipment intensive method. Second, we have not found a method which produces more consistent results in such a short period of time. It's all about transforming liabilities into assets.

Compost Utilization

Compost Utilization

Draw on our direct industry experience in making the best use of your finished materials. We offer a wealth of practical experience in the unique challenges involved in managing sports fields, trees, shrubs and other high impact areas. Seasonal use of these areas creates specific logistical problems requiring specific tactics. Compostwerks will work with you on a consulting basis to create a nutrient management program revolving around improving organic matter, soil structure, water retention and soil biology. Through these techniques, you will be able to address soil compaction which is your main concern in maintaining turf or any other plant.

Organic fertilization, top dressing, over seeding and applications of Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) will be essential in managing turf grass without the use of pesticides and petroleum based fertilizers.

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We back up out knowledge with professional grade equipment, supplies and the best quality products;

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St. John's University in metropolitan New York City is a classic example of cooperation between students, grounds staff and faculty. Compostwerks has worked closely with St. John's since 2010 and has helped with the implementation and refinement of composting, resource utilization, organic land care practices and overall sustainability.

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