From Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV Sat Oct 3 13:59:28 2009 From: Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV (Chaney, Rufus) Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:59:28 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Brian, David et al.: I am writing to extent the explanation offered by David Hill which is correct but incomplete. The reason that biosolids Fe was stressed was for surface application of liquid biosolids with over 4% Fe on pastures because the ingestion of high Fe biosolids stuck on pasture grasses did induce Cu deficiency in cattle in an experiment at Beltsville in 1976. Thus, when high Fe biosolids are surface sprayed on pasture, special care should be taken to supply adequate Cu for the cattle. When compost rich in Fe was surface applied as N-fertilizer, no adverse effects of Fe were found, but the Fe was not as high as the liquid biosolids applied. High Fe can also interfere with Mn availability to plants, so if you are dealing with low Mn soils, Mn should be applied along with high Fe composts or biosolids. Composts are little different from biosolids regarding the Fe risk to Cu availability to ruminants, or Mn availability to plants. Now, the good side of Fe in composts: It binds phosphate and limits P runoff from amended fields without greatly reducing the plant availability of the applied P. Plants change the chemistry of the rhizosphere soils and thus release P for uptake in that microenvironment without causing P runoff. With the increasing regulation of P in applied organic amendments (especially manures which have low Fe and Al which could bind P and limit runoff), having higher Fe or Al in the amendment can justify higher one-time applications without risk of P runoff. Now the last comment to extend David Hill's comment is that you should add some Fe-rich byproduct if you can find one. We find steel mill slag can be rich in Fe and Mn and limestone equivalent, and a useful amendment to limit P runoff when mixed with manure or composts. Adding Fe-chelates would be far too expensive and of little value because Fe bound by compost is a good Fe fertilizer. The Fe source should be added before composting so that the composting process can increase the binding of Fe to the organic matter. Regards, Rufus Chaney USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of BfleuryWeCare at aol.com Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 4:34 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost Does anyone have information on acceptable ranges of iron in compost? I understand that Iron is good, but....How much is too much? Thank you in advance for your responses. Brian C. Fleury Senior Project Manager WeCare Organics, LLC PO Box 785 Hillburn, NY 10931 (O) 845 / 753 / 2314 (F) 845 / 753 / 2349 (C) 315 / 374 / 5098 bfleurywecare at aol.com _www.wecareorganics.com_ (http://www.wecareorganics.com/) _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ________________________________________________________________________ _____ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From bvdw at umich.edu Mon Oct 5 14:13:55 2009 From: bvdw at umich.edu (Brittney Van Der Werff) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:13:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [USCC] We are MA students willing to write a grant! Message-ID: <608841.11741.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello all, My name is Brittney Van Der Werff and I am currently a Masters student at the School of Natural Resources and Environment with the University of Michigan. For one of our classes we get to write up a grant proposal pertaining to education. My group has picked the topic of composting. However, if we are writing a grant anyway, it would be wonderful to write one for someone. We are hoping to write a grant for a residential composting education program (municipal or backyard composting). So if you want this grant, and/or know of someone who might fund it, PLEASE let me know :D Cheers! Have a great day! Britt Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~Theodore Roosevelt From hirschsys at aol.com Tue Oct 6 09:41:40 2009 From: hirschsys at aol.com (Myron Hirschman) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:41:40 -0500 Subject: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill In-Reply-To: <8CBD2DD9ED83FEA-1538-CC9@WEBMAIL-DF11.sysops.aol.com> References: <171075.27023.qm@web30208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <8CBD2DD9ED83FEA-1538-CC9@WEBMAIL-DF11.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <000001ca4693$1df36e30$59da4a90$@com> I just visited our USCC web page, it showed no press releases. Shouldn't the USCC be issuing a press release every week on this bill until it is corrected? Agriculture is not getting the benefit it deserves from this bill either. The bill is still alive isn't it? I fear with everyone focused on health care & the war, it could slip into law. Thank you Myron H -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of dmhill at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 4:03 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: Re: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill Nelson, Andrew and others who have written on this issue, The first thing you should know is that Senator Boxer has pushed back a vote on this bill until after the senate is back from recess in September. Also, the USCC is fully aware of the shortcomings of the Waxman-Markey bill. We are proceeding on several fronts: ? We are working on a position statement. We expect to have a draft of this available for comment by next week. ? Some Board members with Washington contacts, either in Congress or with specific agencies, are trying to educate them on the problems and unintended outcomes of the current bill. ? We will look to coordinate our efforts with like-minded organizations. ? This will be the primary agenda item of the USCC's Legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee when we meet this Wednesday. If you are interested in participating with this committee please send me a note. We can?t let misguided legislation, however well-intended, setback our industry. Watch for more information soon. The Senate committees will be having their meetings as soon as they return from break, so we have to get busy NOW! David Hill Chair, Legislative & Environmental Affairs Committee -----Original Message----- From: Nelson Widell To: compost at mailman.cl oudnet.com Sent: Tue, Jul 7, 2009 11:45 am Subject: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill from Nelson Widell Peninsula Compost Co.LLC Wilmington, Delaware --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Nelson Widell wrote: From: Nelson Widell Subject: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 2:24 PM As recently passed through the House, the Waxman -Markey Bill (HR2454) eliminates carbon offset incentives for projects that capture or avoid landfill methane emissions,including composting and anaerobic digestion. Unfortunately,this bill takes away offset opportunites for composting by forcing the EPA to regulate landfill methane emissions through "performance standards". Since the bill appears to assume that all landfill emthane emissions will be taken care of by performance standard regulations, then there is no need to develop offset projects such as composting or anaerobic digestion related to this. As one can imagine, the major landfill companies love this because it provides justification for sending more organics to landfills to produce more methane gas to help pay for the increased gas collection costs contemplated by the proposed new EPA capping requirements for those lanfills. This is bad news for the composting industry. I haven't heard a peep out of the USCC on this issue.Does the Composting Council have a position on this or propse to do anything about it? ______________________________ _________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager20at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From Moreno.Laura at epamail.epa.gov Tue Oct 6 17:55:35 2009 From: Moreno.Laura at epamail.epa.gov (Moreno.Laura@epamail.epa.gov) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:55:35 -0700 Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura), can the compost be used safely? Message-ID: Jimson weed (Datura) is very poisonous. Does anyone know if composting it eliminates the toxic substances? Laura Moreno EPA Region 9 From Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV Wed Oct 7 16:04:04 2009 From: Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV (Chaney, Rufus) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:04:04 -0400 Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura), can the compost be used safely? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Laura: I don't know of any direct test of Jimsen weed in composting, but the chemistry of the compounds (atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscamine) indicates that they are readily biodegraded. Composting would be expected to thoroughly biodegrade the active compounds in this plant in a short time. Well cured compost would have no detectable residue. Rufus Chaney USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Moreno.Laura at epamail.epa.gov Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:56 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura),can the compost be used safely? Jimson weed (Datura) is very poisonous. Does anyone know if composting it eliminates the toxic substances? Laura Moreno EPA Region 9 _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ________________________________________________________________________ _____ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Thu Oct 8 08:58:54 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 06:58:54 -0700 Subject: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill In-Reply-To: <000001ca4693$1df36e30$59da4a90$@com> References: <171075.27023.qm@web30208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <8CBD2DD9ED83FEA-1538-CC9@WEBMAIL-DF11.sysops.aol.com> <000001ca4693$1df36e30$59da4a90$@com> Message-ID: <006c01ca481f$79903380$6cb09a80$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Hi Myron, The USCC is actively engaged in the federal legislative process, probably more than ever before. Since the Waxman Markey ACES bill passed the house, our focus has been on the Senate. We have met with literally dozens of Senate and Committee staffers to identify our supporters and work with them on getting more compost-friendly language in the Kerry-Boxer bill, which will then have to be reconciled with ACES. With the health care debate and Afghanistan occupying so much space, the Energy legislation is slowed down, despite the Administration's desire to have something in hand for the Copenhagen meetings on Climate Change. We expect to have information out to members on how to best help this effort very shortly. Thanks for your concern. Cary ____________________________________ Cary Oshins | Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & ?Live? Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Myron Hirschman Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:42 AM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: Re: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill I just visited our USCC web page, it showed no press releases. Shouldn't the USCC be issuing a press release every week on this bill until it is corrected? Agriculture is not getting the benefit it deserves from this bill either. The bill is still alive isn't it? I fear with everyone focused on health care & the war, it could slip into law. Thank you Myron H -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of dmhill at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 4:03 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: Re: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill Nelson, Andrew and others who have written on this issue, The first thing you should know is that Senator Boxer has pushed back a vote on this bill until after the senate is back from recess in September. Also, the USCC is fully aware of the shortcomings of the Waxman-Markey bill. We are proceeding on several fronts: ? We are working on a position statement. We expect to have a draft of this available for comment by next week. ? Some Board members with Washington contacts, either in Congress or with specific agencies, are trying to educate them on the problems and unintended outcomes of the current bill. ? We will look to coordinate our efforts with like-minded organizations. ? This will be the primary agenda item of the USCC's Legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee when we meet this Wednesday. If you are interested in participating with this committee please send me a note. We can?t let misguided legislation, however well-intended, setback our industry. Watch for more information soon. The Senate committees will be having their meetings as soon as they return from break, so we have to get busy NOW! David Hill Chair, Legislative & Environmental Affairs Committee -----Original Message----- From: Nelson Widell To: compost at mailman.cl oudnet.com Sent: Tue, Jul 7, 2009 11:45 am Subject: [USCC] Fw: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill from Nelson Widell Peninsula Compost Co.LLC Wilmington, Delaware --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Nelson Widell wrote: From: Nelson Widell Subject: Waxman-Markey Climate Bill To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 2:24 PM As recently passed through the House, the Waxman -Markey Bill (HR2454) eliminates carbon offset incentives for projects that capture or avoid landfill methane emissions,including composting and anaerobic digestion. Unfortunately,this bill takes away offset opportunites for composting by forcing the EPA to regulate landfill methane emissions through "performance standards". Since the bill appears to assume that all landfill emthane emissions will be taken care of by performance standard regulations, then there is no need to develop offset projects such as composting or anaerobic digestion related to this. As one can imagine, the major landfill companies love this because it provides justification for sending more organics to landfills to produce more methane gas to help pay for the increased gas collection costs contemplated by the proposed new EPA capping requirements for those lanfills. This is bad news for the composting industry. I haven't heard a peep out of the USCC on this issue.Does the Composting Council have a position on this or propse to do anything about it? ______________________________ _________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager20at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From cscoker at verizon.net Thu Oct 8 20:00:25 2009 From: cscoker at verizon.net (Craig Coker) Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:00:25 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Rufus, et.al.: Is there a way to predict the extent of P-binding due to Fe content? I have a client who makes a 80% sand / 20% compost bioretention pond media. The media contains 113 ppm Total Phosphorus, 6 ppm Water-Soluble Phosphorus and 35 ppm Iron (lab test by A&L Great Lakes 8/17/09). The project engineer is rejecting this as "out-of-spec" for a rain garden job as the spec calls for a maximum P content of "75 lbs/acre" (which, in agricultural nutrient management terms = 37.5 ppm). Is there a way I can calculate how much of the Total P will remain bound in the soil based on this iron content (I've already lost the argument that "Only 6 ppm is soluble, the rest stays bound in the soil"). Thanks for any insight you (or anyone else) can provide. Craig Craig Coker | Coker Composting & Consulting 1213 Spradlin Rd. Vinton Va 24179 Tel. (540) 890-1086; Fax. (540) 890-1087 Cell. (540) 874-5168; Email. cscoker at verizon.net Web. www.cokercompost.com From mykes at telkomsa.net Fri Oct 9 03:44:39 2009 From: mykes at telkomsa.net (Myke) Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:44:39 +0200 Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura), can the compost be used safely? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4ACEF7F7.4000806@telkomsa.net> Dear Laura, It's only the seeds that contain the poisonous alkaloids as far as I am aware (if that makes any difference). Myke Scott Chaney, Rufus wrote: > Dear Laura: > > I don't know of any direct test of Jimsen weed in composting, but the > chemistry of the compounds (atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscamine) > indicates that they are readily biodegraded. Composting would be > expected to thoroughly biodegrade the active compounds in this plant in > a short time. Well cured compost would have no detectable residue. > > Rufus Chaney > USDA-ARS > Beltsville, MD > > -----Original Message----- > From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com > [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of > Moreno.Laura at epamail.epa.gov > Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:56 PM > To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura),can the compost be > used safely? > > Jimson weed (Datura) is very poisonous. Does anyone know if composting > it > eliminates the toxic substances? > > Laura Moreno > EPA Region 9 > _______________________________________ > Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade > Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest > Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, > & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of > Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility > Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek > Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration > forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at > the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at > 631.737.4931 > ________________________________________________________________________ > _____ > Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > _______________________________________ > This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). > (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights > reserved > > Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the > Foundation, or the Board of Directors. > > Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its > website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm > > Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their > posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and > information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other > options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > > For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send > a message to the List Manager at > compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org > _______________________________________ > Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 > _____________________________________________________________________________ > Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > _______________________________________ > This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). > (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved > > Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. > > Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm > > Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > > For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org > > From tracymyhalyk at gmail.com Sun Oct 11 11:34:25 2009 From: tracymyhalyk at gmail.com (Tracy Myhalyk) Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:34:25 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Compost thermometer you would recommend Message-ID: I am interested in purchasing a compost thermometer for a small to mid-scale windrow composting operation. Could you recommend a thermometer brand, type (reo vs. digital), and a reputable company to purchase a lower-end cost thermometer that has worked well for you? Reply to tracymyhalyk at gmail.com cheers, Tracy -- Tracy Myhalyk --------------------- REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE From gevanylo at vt.edu Mon Oct 12 09:37:14 2009 From: gevanylo at vt.edu (Greg Evanylo) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:37:14 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <200910121437.n9CEbFBg004639@auth3.smtp.vt.edu> You can use any of a number of P sorption-desorption methods, e.g. Langmuir, to determine the amount of P that will be adsorbed by an amendment alone (e.g. compost) or (more realistically) an amended soil: http://soil.scijournals.org/cgi/content/full/64/1/164?ck=nck http://ddr.nal.usda.gov/dspace/handle/10113/19433# http://soil.scijournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/64/2/765 P solubility will be affected by other factors (i.e. Al, pH, types and amounts of colloidal matter such as organic matter and clay) in both the compost and compost-amended soil; thus, you should measure the P sorption-desorption capacity in your compost or amended soil rather than attempting to rely only on Fe content. greg At 09:00 PM 10/8/2009, Craig Coker wrote: >Rufus, et.al.: > >Is there a way to predict the extent of P-binding due to Fe content? > >I have a client who makes a 80% sand / 20% compost bioretention pond media. >The media contains 113 ppm Total Phosphorus, 6 ppm Water-Soluble Phosphorus >and 35 ppm Iron (lab test by A&L Great Lakes 8/17/09). The project engineer >is rejecting this as "out-of-spec" for a rain garden job as the spec calls >for a maximum P content of "75 lbs/acre" (which, in agricultural nutrient >management terms = 37.5 ppm). > >Is there a way I can calculate how much of the Total P will remain bound in >the soil based on this iron content (I've already lost the argument that >"Only 6 ppm is soluble, the rest stays bound in the soil"). > >Thanks for any insight you (or anyone else) can provide. > >Craig > >Craig Coker | Coker Composting & Consulting >1213 Spradlin Rd. Vinton Va 24179 >Tel. (540) 890-1086; Fax. (540) 890-1087 >Cell. (540) 874-5168; Email. cscoker at verizon.net >Web. www.cokercompost.com > > >_______________________________________ >Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & >Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. >The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the >Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most >Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical >Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations >at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights >& Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship >Opportunities available at the USCC website >www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 >_____________________________________________________________________________ >Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com >http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost >_______________________________________ >This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). >(c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved > >Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the >Foundation, or the Board of Directors. > >Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its >website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm > >Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have >their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and >information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other >options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > >For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, >send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org Greg Evanylo Professor and Extension Specialist Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences (0403) 426 Smyth Hall, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 Ph: 540-231-9739 Fax: 540-231-3075 Cell: 540-257-4647 gevanylo at vt.edu http://www.cses.vt.edu/people/profiles/evanylo_profile.html From WCARTER at tceq.state.tx.us Mon Oct 12 09:38:57 2009 From: WCARTER at tceq.state.tx.us (William (Bill) Carter) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:38:57 -0500 Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AD2F931.4C77.0044.0@tceq.state.tx.us> Craig, I can't answer the question regarding P binding due to Fe content, but there are a couple of other considerations that may be worth discussing. First, a rain garden should be designed so that surface runoff erosion of the medium is impossible except in a catastrophic flood. The concern regarding P is surface runoff -- P does not migrate readily to ground water. So proper rain garden design should make P content a different level of concern. At the worst, high runoff flow might cause a little of the pooled water to flow out of the rain garden, carrying a little of the soluble P from the sand/compost medium. Since only soluble P would be available to runoff, the soluble P concentration rather than the total P should be taken into consideration. Second, the P application rate per acre appears to calculate P as a fraction of the top 12" or so of the soil. If the higher application rate of the sand-compost blend is due in part to an installation of medium at a depth greater than 12" in the rain garden, maybe 2 or 3 feet, then again the application rate limit should only take into account the upper 12" or so of the medium. I hope this is helpful. Bill Carter Nonpoint Source Team MC 234 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 Phone: 512-239-6771 Fax: 512-239-4410 wcarter at tceq.state.tx.us P Please consider whether it is necessary to print this e-mail >>> "Craig Coker" 10/8/2009 8:00 PM >>> Rufus, et.al.: Is there a way to predict the extent of P-binding due to Fe content? I have a client who makes a 80% sand / 20% compost bioretention pond media. The media contains 113 ppm Total Phosphorus, 6 ppm Water-Soluble Phosphorus and 35 ppm Iron (lab test by A&L Great Lakes 8/17/09). The project engineer is rejecting this as "out-of-spec" for a rain garden job as the spec calls for a maximum P content of "75 lbs/acre" (which, in agricultural nutrient management terms = 37.5 ppm). Is there a way I can calculate how much of the Total P will remain bound in the soil based on this iron content (I've already lost the argument that "Only 6 ppm is soluble, the rest stays bound in the soil"). Thanks for any insight you (or anyone else) can provide. Craig Craig Coker | Coker Composting & Consulting 1213 Spradlin Rd. Vinton Va 24179 Tel. (540) 890-1086; Fax. (540) 890-1087 Cell. (540) 874-5168; Email. cscoker at verizon.net Web. www.cokercompost.com _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV Mon Oct 12 09:41:49 2009 From: Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV (Chaney, Rufus) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:41:49 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Craig et al.: When one is adding Fe, one usually adds a 10-fold molar excess to bind the P. It is sorption, not precipitation that prevent runoff, although inorganic Fe-P compounds can form over time and regenerate the sorption surface. The Fe you noted was some extractable Fe method, not total, or amorphous. The best measure of Fe sorption potential is the amorphous Fe method using oxalate in the dark. Crystalline Fe has little sorption capacity. And agricultural extraction methods give results irrelevant to P sorption. There are anumber of papers in Journal of Environmental Quality on the role of Fe in biosolids on prevention of P runoff. Some biosolids are very rich in Fe from addition of Fe to the secondary treatment system to improve P removal during treatment. Those biosolids commonly contain 4% Fe and 2 or more % P. Interestingly, the high Fe does not interfere with plants obtaining adequate Fe. As I noted earlier, roots change the microenvironment in their rhizosphere to release P (and Fe) from the soil matrix. We have published papers on using drinking water treatment residue to compost or manure to reduce P solubility and runoff. Such DWTR is rich in Al and Fe depending on the nature of the water treated and the chemicals added. You could add DWTR to your compost before composting to obtain a uniform mixture of the DWTR chemicals with the compost to reduce P runoff potential. Last, the P number you noted was probably a plant availability method such as Olsons bicarbonate-P, or Mehlich or other method, not the total P. It may help you to know that the plant available method is a poor measure of P solubility. Rather, water soluble P is the method used to assess whether a manure, compost, biosolids or soil is likely to release P to runoff or leachate water. Regards, Rufus Chaney USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Craig Coker Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:00 PM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: Re: [USCC] Iron Contect in Compost Rufus, et.al.: Is there a way to predict the extent of P-binding due to Fe content? I have a client who makes a 80% sand / 20% compost bioretention pond media. The media contains 113 ppm Total Phosphorus, 6 ppm Water-Soluble Phosphorus and 35 ppm Iron (lab test by A&L Great Lakes 8/17/09). The project engineer is rejecting this as "out-of-spec" for a rain garden job as the spec calls for a maximum P content of "75 lbs/acre" (which, in agricultural nutrient management terms = 37.5 ppm). Is there a way I can calculate how much of the Total P will remain bound in the soil based on this iron content (I've already lost the argument that "Only 6 ppm is soluble, the rest stays bound in the soil"). Thanks for any insight you (or anyone else) can provide. Craig Craig Coker | Coker Composting & Consulting 1213 Spradlin Rd. Vinton Va 24179 Tel. (540) 890-1086; Fax. (540) 890-1087 Cell. (540) 874-5168; Email. cscoker at verizon.net Web. www.cokercompost.com _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ________________________________________________________________________ _____ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From amyearthmachines at aol.com Mon Oct 12 11:36:49 2009 From: amyearthmachines at aol.com (amyearthmachines@aol.com) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:36:49 -0400 Subject: [USCC] We are MA students willing to write a grant! In-Reply-To: <608841.11741.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <608841.11741.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8CC197154886E93-4B7C-19806@webmail-d019.sysops.aol.com> Hi Brittney, I have some ideas for your grant writing proposal in regards to residential composting education.? Please contact me at amyearthmachines at sbcglobal.net If you are still looking for ideas please let me know.? I am not too far from U of M and would like to talk. Thanks, Amy Norseman, an ORBIS Company Environmental Products Division 810-287-1982 -----Original Message----- From: Brittney Van Der Werff To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Sent: Mon, Oct 5, 2009 3:13 pm Subject: [USCC] We are MA students willing to write a grant! Hello all, My name is Brittney Van Der Werff and I am currently a Masters student at the School of Natural Resources and Environment with the University of Michigan. For one of our classes we get to write up a grant proposal pertaining to education. My group has picked the topic of composting. However, if we are writing a grant anyway, it would be wonderful to write one for someone. We are hoping to write a grant for a residential composting education program (municipal or backyard composting). So if you want this grant, and/or know of someone who might fund it, PLEASE let me know :D Cheers! Have a great day! Britt Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~Theodore Roosevelt _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM Mon Oct 12 11:56:17 2009 From: Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM (Jay Kilbourn) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:56:17 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Organics Recycling Help Wanted In-Reply-To: Message-ID: New England Organics is a leading provider of organic waste management and recycling services dedicated to assisting our clients and customers in achieving their sustainability goals by optimizing the use of their organic wastes and byproducts. We are seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing who will join our leadership team and expand our services throughout the northeastern U.S. Among other duties, the right candidate will be responsible for achieving sales, customer retention and service goals, oversight and upgrade of sales systems and tools, and management of company marketing and promotional efforts. The right candidate will be able to supervise and train staff, generate and close sales, maintain sales data and provide reports, work independently and in teams, and participate effectively in the management team. Direct experience with environmental services, waste industry, water & wastewater process & history, composting, soils & agriculture, beneficial use of residuals, and applicable regulatory framework is preferred. This position is based in our Portland, Maine headquarters and travel throughout the northeast is essential. Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter and resume to New.England.Organics at Casella.com by October 31, 2009 for consideration. Background information can be found at www.newenglandorganics.com. Job Requirements: ? Experienced manager & supervisor ? Superior writing and communication skills ? Fluent with Power Point, MS Word & Excel ? Five years sales and marketing experience ? Knowledge of environmental services and waste industry ? Familiarity with agriculture and/or soil sciences ? Proven work ethic ? Strong organizational skills ? Commitment to continuous improvement ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team ? Business-minded environmentalist Education Requirements: Degree or equivalent education and work experience Benefits: ? 401K plan ? Paid vacation and holidays ? Paid sick leave ? Health and dental insurance ? Stock purchase plan Jay Kilbourn Director of Business Development 135 Presumpscot Street, Unit 1 Portland, ME 04103 207-347-3604 direct line 207-650-6998 cell phone 207-781-5011 office phone Internet: jay.kilbourn at casella.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: C3674336.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 51314 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.cloudnet.com/pipermail/compost/attachments/20091012/92c5aa67/C3674336-0001.jpg From johncossham at tiscali.co.uk Mon Oct 12 13:48:05 2009 From: johncossham at tiscali.co.uk (John Cossham) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:48:05 +0100 Subject: [USCC] If you compost Jimson weed (Datura), can the compost be used safely? Message-ID: <4AD379E5.3030209@tiscali.co.uk> Actually, all parts of Datura are toxic. However, many of the plants in our parks and gardens are... think potatoes and Narcissus as just two examples. To get poisoned by Datura, you have to ingest some of it. I don't recommend it! It is halucinogenic and, from experience, something you wouldn't want to do again! Composting degrades the vast majority (if not all) of plant toxins, and you could make an excellent compost from Cannabis, Coca, Opium poppies, foxgloves, ivy, buttercups, castor oil plant, laurel, nightshade, mescal cactus, death cap mushrooms, etc etc. This compost could be used just like any other. The only thing I can think of which might come through composting is juglone in walnut leaves. But I 'home compost' my fallen autumnal walnut leaves in with lots of other stuff with no problem with poor germination/growth of foodplants in the resultant compost. John, York, UK -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.11/2430 - Release Date: 10/12/09 04:01:00 From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Tue Oct 13 10:10:36 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:10:36 -0700 Subject: [USCC] FW: EPA's new Food Waste Management Cost Calculator Message-ID: <009b01ca4c17$51f6fba0$f5e4f2e0$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Announcing the release of EPA's new Food Waste Management Cost Calculator http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/organics/food/fd-tool.htm The Excel Food Waste Management Calculator estimates the cost competitiveness of alternatives to food waste disposal for the food service industry, including source reduction, donation, composting, and recycling of yellow grease. Specifically, the calculator: Develops an alternative food waste management scenario based on: Your waste profile; Availability of diversion methods; and Preferences, and Compares cost estimates for a disposal versus an alternative scenario. The Calculator demonstrates that environmentally and socially responsible food waste management is cost-effective for many facilities and waste streams. The more you now about your current waste management costs, the more accurate the calculator?s estimate will be, but default values are provided for many variables. A waste log worksheet is also included in the calculator. Note: You need to save the Excel file to your computer's hard drive in order to achieve optimum performance. You will need to enable macros for the calculator to work properly. ************************************ Jean Schwab Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery US Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code: 5306P Washington, DC 20460 Phone: (703) 308-8669 Email: Schwab.Jean at epa.gov From Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM Tue Oct 13 10:17:31 2009 From: Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM (Jay Kilbourn) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:17:31 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Job Announcement at New England Organics Message-ID: Director of Environmental Compliance, Permitting & Safety New England Organics, a leading provider of organic waste management and recycling services, is seeking a Director of Environmental Compliance, Permitting & Safety to join its management team in our Portland, Maine office. Responsibilities include ensuring 100% compliance with all environmental and safety regulations, managing a diverse range of permitting assignments, and assisting our business development and sales staff in evaluating and securing new business. Candidates should be able to work both independently and as part of a larger team. General qualifications includes a strong background in the waste management and environmental services industry, solid leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced work setting. Direct experience with agricultural systems and beneficial use regulations strongly preferred. Minimum qualifications include BS in environmental engineering, agricultural engineering, or related sciences, with five+ years of direct industry experience. Travel throughout the northeast is required. Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter and resume to new.england.organics at casella.com . No phone calls or walk-ins, please. Jay Kilbourn Director of Business Development 135 Presumpscot Street, Unit 1 Portland, ME 04103 207-347-3604 direct line 207-650-6998 cell phone 207-781-5011 office phone Internet: jay.kilbourn at casella.com From Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV Tue Oct 13 14:18:41 2009 From: Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV (Chaney, Rufus) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:18:41 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Using wood ash in composting Message-ID: Dear Ken Powell et al.: Several others have given you good responses to your questions about using wood ash in composting. A few other thoughts come to mind. Because wood wastes being burned can include some CCA wood by mistake or chance, wood ash may be quite rich in As. If CCA contains 3000 ppm As (ash than perhaps 30,000 ppm), and you had 1% CCA wood wastes in the burned bass, the ash would contain 300 ppm. Most compost is 5-10 ppm As, so a little ash would add more As than the rest of the compost. This would be very important in FL where they have required remediation/replacement of soils with as little as 2 ppm As!!! And I have talked with composting firms who used wood wastes for power generation and had to put the ash in a landfill because of As due to the small amount of CCA waste wood that is essentially impossible to detect in large lots of wood wastes. Except for the As question from CCA wood entering the burn or composting operation, wood ash would be a valuable ingredient in an improved compost. The alkalinity would seldom be important although a higher pH during composting can cause some volatile loss of ammonia that would not occur in an acidic composting heap. But most compost systems are neutral pH and do loose ammonia during processing. Regards, Rufus Chaney USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD Rufus L. Chaney, Ph.D. USDA-Agricultural Research Service Environmental Management & By-Product Utilization Lab Bldg. 007, Room 013, BARC-West Beltsville, MD 20705-2350 Phone: 301-504-8324 Fax: 301-504-5048 From bcoch33 at cox.net Thu Oct 15 16:35:26 2009 From: bcoch33 at cox.net (Bill Cochran) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:35:26 -0500 Subject: [USCC] Composting tree trimmings Message-ID: Does anyone have a good cost and time to compost tree trimmings using the active windrow method of composting? Thanks, Obie Obrian From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Fri Oct 16 19:08:01 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:08:01 -0700 Subject: [USCC] Help USCC Influence the Senate Climate Change Bill Message-ID: <012401ca4ebd$e4289210$ac79b630$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> USCC is in the midst of a full-scale, grassroots education and outreach campaign in Washington to advance our industry's effectiveness and viability and to improve the climate change legislation in Congress to benefit all organics recyclers. We are hoping to convince the Senate to improve the language of the climate change bill to give our industry a more level playing field. We have met already met with many Senators' offices on Capitol Hill that are involved with drafting the bill. The Council?s efforts are coordinated and ongoing in an effort to influence the most favorable outcome for the composting industry as this legislation moves through congress. Please lend your direct assistance by signing the online petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/uscc2009/petition.html Thanks for your support. It?s your turn Compost! ____________________________________ Cary Oshins |?Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org ? Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & ?Live? Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! From bplatt at ilsr.org Fri Oct 23 11:18:07 2009 From: bplatt at ilsr.org (Brenda Platt) Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:18:07 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Free Webinar Oct. 30th, Purchasing Specs for Compostable Food Service Ware Message-ID: <55887b8b0910230918o156238a2k33e11a115d87f025@mail.gmail.com> Hi all, The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative (SBC) has partnered with PIRA to offer this free webinar introducing the *BioSpecs for Food Service Ware: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Specifications for Biobased Compostable Food Service Ware* (aka the "BioSpecs"). To register for the webinar, go to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/561638531 These BioSpecs were released jointly by the SBC and the Business-NGO Working Group for Safer Chemicals and Sustainable Materials. If you can't join the webinar but are interested in learning more about the BioSpecs, please visit the SBC's web site at: http://www.sustainablebiomaterials.org. We are also inviting online comments from now until Jan. 15th. Please feel free to forward this email to those interested in compostable biobased products. Cheers, Brenda -- Brenda Platt Co-Director Institute for Local Self-Reliance Co-Chair, Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative http://www.sustainablebiomaterials.org http://www.sustainableplastics.org www.ilsr.org From Marilu.Enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov Fri Oct 23 13:12:30 2009 From: Marilu.Enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov (Enciso, Marilu) Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:12:30 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill Message-ID: Does anybody know if deer composting being done anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania? Marilu Enciso Senior Planning Specialist Division of Solid Waste Services Department of Environmental Protection 101 Monroe Street, 6th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-6458, marilu.enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov From bredman at adamscounty.us Sat Oct 24 10:46:49 2009 From: bredman at adamscounty.us (Bicky Redman) Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:46:49 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9955391837118F43B024411B94EF21F0031E9558@EXCH-CLSTR.adamscounty.lcl> Hi Marilu: How about West Virginia, New York and Ohio? Cornell University has a lot of information on this particular issue as well as animal mortality composting. The West Virginia Department of Highways has been involved in deer composting for quite a few years. We travelled there back in 2001 to study their facilities. At the time, the Ohio Department of Transportation in Wayne County was also operating a deer composting facility. I was involved in pursuing a pilot deer composting project here in Pennsylvania. We were partnering with the PA Department of Transportation and the PA Department of Environmental Protection. We developed the composting protocol but did not get to implementation for lack of funding. I hope this information is of help to you. Bicky Redman, Director Adams County Environmental Services 670 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 337-9827 (717) 337-0730 Fax bredman at adamscounty.us www.adamscounty.us -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Enciso, Marilu Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:13 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill Does anybody know if deer composting being done anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania? Marilu Enciso Senior Planning Specialist Division of Solid Waste Services Department of Environmental Protection 101 Monroe Street, 6th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-6458, marilu.enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ________________________________________________________________________ _____ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From mikepnevin at yahoo.ca Sun Oct 25 18:00:47 2009 From: mikepnevin at yahoo.ca (Michael Nevin) Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <253911.290.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> HI - isn't this somewhat similar to "composting mortalities" a topic which has websites. Cheers, Mike Nevin --- On Fri, 10/23/09, Enciso, Marilu wrote: From: Enciso, Marilu Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Received: Friday, October 23, 2009, 2:12 PM Does anybody know if deer composting being done anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania? Marilu Enciso Senior Planning Specialist Division of Solid Waste Services Department of Environmental Protection 101 Monroe Street, 6th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-6458, marilu.enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org __________________________________________________________________ The new Internet Explorer? 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ From LewisDV at mda.state.md.us Mon Oct 26 08:26:52 2009 From: LewisDV at mda.state.md.us (Donald Lewis) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:26:52 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AE56B5B.B618.00F1.0@mda.state.md.us> the State Highway Administration is composting deer kill. >>> "Enciso, Marilu" 10/23/2009 2:12 PM >>> Does anybody know if deer composting being done anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania? Marilu Enciso Senior Planning Specialist Division of Solid Waste Services Department of Environmental Protection 101 Monroe Street, 6th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-6458, marilu.enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From Michele.Young at sanjoseca.gov Mon Oct 26 15:38:49 2009 From: Michele.Young at sanjoseca.gov (Young, Michele) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:38:49 -0700 Subject: [USCC] Loose in the street yard trimmings collection Message-ID: <4B7DBB32B8E0254081660CC49C2B7AFA03BED5AD@ex08.sjcity.net> Greetings to all, San Jose is doing a series of pilots for food and yard waste and would like to know about any US communities that use loose collection for any yard trimmings. Can you please reply to me if you are doing any weekely collection from loose piles in the street, as well as any seasonal or periodic collection of leaves, trees, etc. Any information you can provide will be helpful. I am happy to provide my compiled list to anyone who is interested as well. Capture those falling leaves! Cheers Michele Young - City of San Jose Organics Manager Turn Over an Old Leaf - Compost! Michele Young - Organics Manager City of San Jose, Environmental Services 200 E. Santa Clara St. Tower 10 San Jose, Ca 95113 (408) 975-2519 FAX (408) 292-6212 www.urbancompost.com From hirschsys at aol.com Mon Oct 26 18:44:04 2009 From: hirschsys at aol.com (Myron Hirschman) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:44:04 -0500 Subject: [USCC] Loose in the street yard trimmings collection In-Reply-To: <4B7DBB32B8E0254081660CC49C2B7AFA03BED5AD@ex08.sjcity.net> References: <4B7DBB32B8E0254081660CC49C2B7AFA03BED5AD@ex08.sjcity.net> Message-ID: <000c01ca5696$343d34b0$9cb79e10$@com> I am not a resident just an observer due to a son living in the college town, so not positive of the details. Iowa City, Iowa has a bulk leaf collection in the fall. Last year due to an early winter they also did it in the spring. Myron H -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Young, Michele Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:39 PM To: Compost Discussion List Subject: [USCC] Loose in the street yard trimmings collection Greetings to all, San Jose is doing a series of pilots for food and yard waste and would like to know about any US communities that use loose collection for any yard trimmings. Can you please reply to me if you are doing any weekely collection from loose piles in the street, as well as any seasonal or periodic collection of leaves, trees, etc. Any information you can provide will be helpful. I am happy to provide my compiled list to anyone who is interested as well. Capture those falling leaves! Cheers Michele Young - City of San Jose Organics Manager Turn Over an Old Leaf - Compost! Michele Young - Organics Manager City of San Jose, Environmental Services 200 E. Santa Clara St. Tower 10 San Jose, Ca 95113 (408) 975-2519 FAX (408) 292-6212 www.urbancompost.com _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ____________________________________________________________________________ _ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Tue Oct 27 13:56:59 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:56:59 -0700 Subject: [USCC] REI Issued by Sacramento for GreenCycle Facility Message-ID: <01e801ca5737$43d523a0$cb7f6ae0$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> The Sacramento Regional Solid Waste Authority has released a Request for Expression of Interest from interested and capable firms to design, finance, build, operate, and maintain a facility to process residential greenwaste collected by the City and County of Sacramento. This is not a formal solicitation. The purpose of this request is to gather preliminary information from potentially interested firms. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 25, 2009. For details and contact info see the NEWS column at www.compostingcouncil.org. ____________________________________ Cary Oshins | Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! From cscoker at verizon.net Tue Oct 27 15:21:19 2009 From: cscoker at verizon.net (Craig Coker) Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:21:19 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Biosolids Public Ed & Outreach Message-ID: <31CE77C8D6E4401E82D4BC09AF3250C5@LAPTOP> Colleagues: If anyone knows of a biosolids composting facility that used (or uses) a progressive public outreach and education program, I'd greatly appreciate a referral. Thanks, Craig Craig Coker | Coker Composting & Consulting 1213 Spradlin Rd. Vinton Va 24179 Tel. (540) 890-1086; Fax. (540) 890-1087 Cell. (540) 874-5168; Email. cscoker at verizon.net Web. www.cokercompost.com This e-mail communication (including any attachments) may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you should immediately stop reading this message and delete it from your system. 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Dan Matsch Program Manager Eco-Cycle, Inc. 5030 Pearl St. Boulder, CO? 80301 303-444-6640, ext. 116 www.ecocycle.org dan at ecocycle.org -----Original Message----- Message: 4 Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:38:49 -0700 From: "Young, Michele" Subject: [USCC] Loose in the street yard trimmings collection To: "Compost Discussion List" Message-ID: <4B7DBB32B8E0254081660CC49C2B7AFA03BED5AD at ex08.sjcity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Greetings to all, San Jose is doing a series of pilots for food and yard waste and would like to know about any US communities that use loose collection for any yard trimmings. Can you please reply to me if you are doing any weekely collection from loose piles in the street, as well as any seasonal or periodic collection of leaves, trees, etc. Any information you can provide will be helpful. I am happy to provide my compiled list to anyone who is interested as well. Capture those falling leaves! Cheers Michele Young - City of San Jose Organics Manager Turn Over an Old Leaf - Compost! Michele Young - Organics Manager City of San Jose, Environmental Services 200 E. Santa Clara St. Tower 10 San Jose, Ca 95113 (408) 975-2519 FAX (408) 292-6212 www.urbancompost.com ************************************** From dmhill at aol.com Tue Oct 27 22:54:13 2009 From: dmhill at aol.com (dmhill@aol.com) Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:54:13 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CC2599726F6CEC-B078-10DB1@webmail-m087.sysops.aol.com> Hi Marilu, MD State Highway Administration composts deer at the I-70 DEER COMPOSITION FACILITY AT MOUNT AIRY TRUCK REST AREA. A couple of good articles include a March 2009 article from Public Works Magazine, "Turn dead animals into disease-free ground cover." - http://www.pwmag.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=772&articleID=902066 and An excellent, earlier article from the Washingtonpost, "Md. Puts Roadkill To Work on Roadsides" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/05/AR2008070501401.html David Hill CycleLogic Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 493-5180 www.mycyclelogic.com -----Original Message----- From: Enciso, Marilu To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Sent: Fri, Oct 23, 2009 2:12 pm Subject: [USCC] Composting Road kill Does anybody know if deer composting being done anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania? Marilu Enciso Senior Planning Specialist Division of Solid Waste Services Department of Environmental Protection 101 Monroe Street, 6th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-6458, marilu.enciso at montgomerycountymd.gov _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org