| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 30.98 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Bodine |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Weber State University
Tier2-5: Compost
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Jennifer
Bodine Sustainability Specialist Facilities Management |
Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
Weber State University's composting program is implemented as follows:
1- Cut the grass, trim the trees and grind the branches, or cut the fall cuttings.
2- Haul to composting area and dump it in the correct labeled pile
3- Take from the pile and layer into one 30 ft x 10 ft pile (add 4 parts “Brown” to 1 part “Green”)
4- Water while building the pile to a consistency of a rung out sponge
5- Measure temperature every other day to see if pile is at 150 degrees
6- If at temperature, turn pile (put sides in the middle and put middle to the outside and water again to prior consistency)
7- Turn pile every two weeks until pile has quit reaching temperatures and decomposed (may take 4 months to break down completely)
8- Use decomposed material in flower beds and pots and in the turf
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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