Good news for those gardeners who want to get growing.
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is kicking off the seasonal sale of NorGrow Compost beginning today at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.
NorGrow compost is produced in accordance with the provincial organic matter recycling regulation and is classified as a Class A compost. It is produced from local yard and garden waste which is generated by both residential and commercial customers. Yard and garden waste is made up of grass clippings, leaves, shrubs, and branches. There are no biosolids (residuals from the municipal wastewater treatment plant) in NorGrow.
It’s northern goodness for your soil.
Regional district staff will load the compost into your truck or trailer. Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every day except Wednesday. For details on pricing and information, visit the Regional District website at www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/environment/waste-reduction/composting
Composting is a natural process that involves beneficial bacteria, fungi and insects. These organisms transform organic waste material such as leaves, grass clippings and yard trimmings into a dark, nutrient rich soil conditioner.
When used as a soil amendment, compost is a significant source of organic matter. Organic matter is an important supplier of carbon and a dynamic component in plant/soil interactions. It improves soil and plant efficiency by improving the physical properties of the soil, providing a source of energy to beneficial organisms, and enhancing the reservoir of soil nutrients.