From Trash to Treasure

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, it is established that up to 25% of the municipal waste stream consists of grass clippings, leaves, garden debris and other organic yard wastes.  Yard waste is the second largest recoverable part of the waste stream, after paper products.  Since Michigan's yard waste ban took effect in 1995, the state estimates that 14% of the total waste stream has been diverted from landfills.  These organic waste materials can be converted into compost.

Michigan soils frequently contain less than 1% organic matter.  The application of compost can raise soil organic matter content to 25% and results in improvements in soil fertility, structure and moisture levels.

We are glad to have the opportunity to partner with our customers to turn waste materials into valuable products.

Screened Manure Compost for Sale - $15.00 per cubic yard

Screened Topsoil Compost Blend - $20.00 per cubic yard

Wood Chips - $10.00 per cubic yard

* Subject to availability

Average pick-up truck holds 1-2 cubic yards.

Our Manure Test Results:

Nitrogen 1.30%

Phosphorus .35%

Potassium 1.19%

Calcium 2.42%

Magnesium .48%

Boron (ppm) 50

Zinc (ppm) 109

Manganese (ppm) 263

Copper (ppm) 22

Iron (ppm) 3000

Aluminum (ppm) 3415

Sodium (ppm) .11

PH 8.2

Soluble Salts mmhos 5.88

A&L Great Lakes Laboratories, Inc. tested our compost for herbicides and insecticides.  No detectable levels of any pesticide was found.

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