humus in public parks in canada

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  1. pccrozat

    pccrozat Member

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    i am interested in knowing what the "humus cycle" is in the public parks in canada:

    - do municipalities buy compost

    - do they make their own compost and if so at what technical cost (griding? turning?...)

    this matter is of interest to me as i am in charge of the parks of a city of 40 000 in france and we are not very good at recycling our green wastes.

    thank you
     
  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Here are a few links for you to check out:

    Composting at Vancouver Landfill

    UBC Composting

    With a city the size of 40 000, you might like to contact the folks at UBC Composting, as they deal with a similarly-sized community for more information.
     
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    thank you for this info. i was not aware of that program. i have already found a really interesting repourt about their activities. i will contact them.
    pierre
     
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    Durgan Contributor 10 Years

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    Compost and Topsoil will no longer be available at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre after October 9, 2006.

    You have to buy it from a commercial site.
    Durgan.
     
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    thank you for your information
    i will check it out
    sincerely
    pc crozat
     

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