...our new Compost Facility is open!
We are excited to introduce you to our new state-of-the-art facility that utilizes the Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting method. It is a simple yet cost-effective approach to composting large volumes of organic waste materials in a smaller space and in a shorter amount of time.
The system utilizes perforated air pipes to push air into the compost material for about 30 days thereby reducing the time of traditional composting methods. The active compost piles are monitored for temperatures, moisture and oxygen levels, and are covered with finished compost that acts as a bio-filter cap to reduce odor or air emissions. The final product is then screened and cured for another 30-60 days before being marketed.
The facility was designed to process up to 75,000 tons per year and will accept the following materials: yard debris, clean wood, food waste, and other organic feed stock materials . The facility will assist the Salinas Valley in meeting the new state mandate, SB 1383 targeted at reducing the amount of organic materials from entering the landfill.
