Why Compost? |
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Compost is nature's all-in-one product. It adds nutrients, organic matter and helpful micro-organisms to your lawns, gardens and potted plants and allows you to:
Good for plants! Grow Healthier Lawns and Gardens |
| Composting adds nutrients, organic matter and helpful micro-organisms to your lawns, gardens, and potted plants. Intervale Complete Compost greatly improves soil structure by reducing soil compaction and increasing air filtration. This allows the roots to grow deeper and be healthier. |
| Good for the Environment! Protect Households and the Environment |
| Intervale Complete Compost contains NO chemicals or sewage sludge. You are protecting your local streams and lakes by using this all-natural soil enhancer. |
| Good for you! Water Less, Weed Less, Fertilize Less |
| Using compost saves you time and money by letting nature do more of the work for you. Intervale Complete Compost naturally fertilizes, helps your soil retain moisture, and is always weed free. |
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What Can I Use Compost For? |
| Intervale Complete Compost is excellent for:
- Soil building for gardens
- Planting Trees and Shrubs
- Mulching
- Top-dressing lawns and athletic fields
- Establishing new lawns
- Custom growing mixes
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How is Intervale Compost made? |
| Intervale Complete Compost is a very mature, fully composted, and odor free compost. It is an all natural product made form a diverse blend of:
- Yard Trimmings - Leaves and grass clippings from local residents and landscapers
- Ice Cream Waste - From Ben & Jerry's (The microbes in compost like ice cream too!)
- Food Scraps - From restaurants, supermarkets and food manufacturers
- Nutrient-Rich Horse and Cow Manure - from local farmers and stables
- Compost is screened to 3/8"
- No sewage sludge or chemicals are added
- Our compost is approved for use on organic farms
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Can I bring my food scraps or lawn waste to be composted? |
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Intervale Compost Products is happy to take your biodegradable kitchen and yard waste!
There is no charge to bring a small amount from your home; commercial customers should
call for details about bringing larger loads. Materials can be dropped off any time
during our normal business hours. Click here for more information on what types of waste
we accept. |
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Do you deliver? |
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Retail Customers: We can deliver 2-8 yards. Please
keep in mind that our dump truck cannot drive over soft
surfaces like lawns.
Commercial Customers: Larger deliveries are available
in 40+ yard trailer loads or 20+ yard roll-off container
loads.
Call 660-4949 for scheduling and details |
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Are Intervale Compost Products organic? |
| Yes. All Intervale Compost Products are "approved for use" on certified farms and gardens by NOFA-VT / VOF. While the inputs may not be from certified organic sources, proper composting can purify these inputs. We routinely test our materials and finished products to ensure the highest quality. |
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How much compost do I need? |
| You need to decide how much area (in square feet) you want to cover, and then the depth of coverage you want to achieve. We suggest one to three inches for vegetable gardens and fall cover crops, between a quarter and half an inch for lawns and raised flower beds. With these numbers, you can either (1) use our handy online Compost Calculator, or (2) you can calculate your needs using the following equation: |
| Area * Depth * 0.0031 = Compost
(square feet) (inches)
(cubic yards) |
