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Compost and Composting Composting- Controlled aerobic decomposition of organic matter. Can be done on different scales, with various systems. Compost- Material at the end of the composting process. Dark, crumbly, earthy-smell. Contains plant nutrients, various microorganisms/fungi and ORGANIC MATTER

29353 N Darrell Rd. McHenry, IL 60051

Area Of Service and 2018 Volumes Tipping ~125,000 Cubic Yards (Includes On-Farm Products) Roughly 6,250 Semi-Truck Loads of Material Compost ~21,000 Cubic Yards Roughly 1,050 Semi-Truck Loads of Material

1 2 3 The Process Tipping and Grinding Mixing and Turning Screening and Loading

Tipping and Grinding What We Accept Clean Landscape Waste Manures Food Scraps Leaves Sod Logs What We Do Not Accept Clay Mixed Topsoil Railroad Ties Construction Lumber Plastics or Metals

Tipping: Yard Waste and Food Scraps

Grinding: Peterson 4700B Horizontal Grinder

Mixing and Turning Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio (30:1 – 40:1) Key to Efficient, Odorless Decomposition Stable, Neutral End-Product Active, Aerated Turned Windrow Composting With Correct C:N Ratio, we can maintain adequate oxygen and moisture levels with our windrow turner Aeration leads to microbiological activity and high temperatures, killing pathogens and weed seed

Mixing: Food Scraps and Well-Mixed Material

Windrows: Haul Truck and Windrows

Turning: Windrow Turner and Winter Cookin’

Backhus Windrow Turner

Screening and Loading Screen For a Saleable Product Compost Organimix (3/8”) Garden Mix (3/4”) Bagged Compost Leaf Mulch

Screeners: Doppstadt Trommel to Stacking Conveyor

Loading for Customer

Products: Compost and Leaf Mulch

Lab Analyses

Typical Work Day: Bird’s Eye View

Yard Waste/Manure/Food Scraps Customers For Tipping and Finished Compost Yard Waste/Manure/Food Scraps Large Waste Haulers Garden Centers/Nurseries Local Landscapers Homeowners Horse Stables Costco/Sam’s Clubs Compost Urban/Rural Farms Whole Foods (Bags)

Why Do We Compost and Compost Benefits/Uses Reduce Waste Protect Climate Build Local Economies Improve Soils and Protect Watersheds BENEFITS Improved Soil Quality and Structure Moisture Retention and Dispersion ORGANIC MATTTER! Reduce-164 Million Tons of Waste per year, half is compostable, 1/5 is Food Scraps, 2 Land Fills in our area Zion (10years) and Grayslake (9years) Protect Climate- Biodegradable material, when landfilled, produces methane, powerful greenhouse gas, handled properly reduce gas, also sequester carbon Economies-A Composting facility creates 4x more jobs than landfill (not necessarily direct, but dispersed at different levels in collection and utliziation) Soil Quality- Physical Structure of Soil- 28% of all cropland in US is eroding above tolerance rates, losing the fertile topsoil to retain moisture, and grow plants (Porosity, Resists Compaction, Increase Water Holding Capacity, Increases Humus Content (comes from Organic Matter, and creates a “glue” that binds particles together, helps resist erosion, binds contaminants and breaks them down. Moisture-Some studies say that it can holding 2.5 times in weight in water, reducing need for irrigation, also allows water to move laterally in root zone Modifies and Stabilizies PH- Better for growth and soil life Organic Matter- allows soil to retain nutrients longer and also allows crops to more effectively use nutrients. Nutrients, already in compost, are also stored in all this organic matter, and are slowly released throughout the decomposition process than continues in the soil. The soil ecology is greatly improved by the addition of organic matter, increasing all the above benefits of compost use for longer periods of time.

Questions? Andy Klink Site Manager 29353 N Darrell Rd McHenry, IL 60051 aklink@compostmatters.com (312)-550-2464 www.compostmatters.com