| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.60 |
| Liaison | Laurie Husted |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bard College
Tier2-5: Compost
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Randy
Clum Asst. Director Buildings & Grounds Buildings & Grounds |
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes
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A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
The college strategy for composting is to create a usable product from food waste which would otherwise be thrown away and increase our solid waste removal fees. Compost is picked up at the food service loading dock three times a week. It is then transported to our recycling facilities where it is spread out in thin layers on a concrete slab, bulking agent (wood chips) is added. This process is duplicated till all food waste is used up. The entire pile is then mixed and pushed in a pile where it is left to begin the composting process. This process is repeated each time the food waste is picked up. Each time the pile is pushed in the larger pile the entire pile is mixed and re stacked. This process is referred to as mixing and helps to increase the amount of oxygen is in the pile, the more oxygen the hotter you can get the compost which helps in the breaking down of the food waste.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information above will be added to the next updated version of the Landscape and Tree Care Manual
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