| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.90 |
| Liaison | Chris Frantsvog |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
Tier2-5: Compost
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Paul
Frana Grounds Crew Supervisor Environmental Services |
Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
Luther college composts or mulches 100% of its grounds-keeping waste. Grass clippings are composted in a separate pile and take longer to break down. As many of the leaves are mulched in the fall as possible, but some have to be vacuumed up and composted. The leaf pile breaks down more
quickly and is usually used in the flower beds within a year. All the branches, tree limbs etc. are piled up throughout the season and once a year we hire a company to come in and grind them up. This is a lower grade of wood mulch than what would normally be used on the landscaped areas on campus but much of it is used on outlying areas. The compost piles are "turned" with a skidloader every week or two.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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