City of Port Townsend

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Public Works "Compost Happens" FAQs

 

 

The Most Frequently Asked Compost Questions of the Public Works Department

NOTICE
COMPOST IS READY

The City of Port Townsend Compost Facility will have compost available to be picked up at the compost facility site beginning Wednesday, September 8th, 2010.

 Compost sales will be sold on a first-come, first served basis, until sold out. Our days and hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. The cost of compost is $12.00 per cubic yard. If you purchase 10 or more yards at one time the cost is $9.00 per cu. yd. Please bring exact change.

If you have any questions please call 385-7908 or 385-3193.
Compost Happens

  • When is compost for sale?

  • Is the compost safe to use in my garden?

When is compost for sale?

The City’s goal is to have compost available for sale during the months of March and September of each year, although those dates may vary. Please watch the newspaper for notification of an upcoming sale.

Is the compost safe to use in my garden?

Yes.  The compost produced at the City’s Compost Facility meets the EPA 503 and Washington State DOE 173-308 standards for exceptional quality class A compost.  This designation allows the compost materials to be used in your vegetable and flower gardens, lawns, etc.

 

 
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