Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.95
Liaison Brandon Trelstad
Submission Date May 11, 2013
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STARS v1.2

Oregon State University
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Sonja Mae
Sustainability Program Specialist
Sustainability
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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 use of compost or mulch waste is a priority set by landscapers at OSU. On-campus handling and chipping of woody debris and compostable material ensures these materials are returned to the soil. Grass clippings are left on the lawns to return nutrients. All leaves are composted on-site, and mulch and wood chips are applied to OSU grounds to reduce watering and weeding needs.

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
90

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
10

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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:
Source: Joseph Majeski Landscape Manager OSU

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