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The sale of these products is one of several revenue sources being utilized by the Division of Solid Waste Management as a part of an innovative combination of diverse funding for the City's voter-approved Integrated Solid Waste Management System.

The materials in our products are locally-generated organic yard waste. The materials are accepted from Springfield/Greene County residents at our Yardwaste Recycling Center. Specially designed equipment is used to grind and/or screen the materials into uniformly-sized and textured products. These screened products are clean and consistently sized for uniform appearance. Partial funding for this equipment was obtained through a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Due to the popularity of these products, we suggest calling the Recycling Hotline (864-1904) to check on availability and current pricing

Note: Pickups - standard size holds up to approx. 3 cu. yd.; compact size holds approx. 2 cu. yd.

MO MULCH logoLandscaping mulch

 

Landscaping mulch is made from chipped and ground wood wastes from limbs and brush and can be used on flower beds, shrubs, trees, and pathways.

  • Unscreened - $1.00/cu.yd. ($5.00 minimum)
  • Fine textured - $12.00/cu.yd.
  • It's In the Bag! - Fine textured - $2.00/1.5 cu.ft. bag (approx. 40 lb). Bags are available at the YRC and the Lone Pine Recycling Center.

 

Advantages of Mulching
  • Preserves soil moisture
  • Moderates soil temperature
  • Provides microbe habitat
  • Absorbs rainfall and runoff
  • Recycles organic materials
  • Discourages weed growth

MO POST logoYardwaste compost
MO-POST is made from yard wastes, including leaves and grass clippings, which are windrowed and turned regularly to encourage the natural decomposition process. The materials are then screened to uniform size and texture.

  • $15.00/cu.yd.
  • It's In the Bag! - $3.00/1 cu.ft. bag (approx. 40 lb). Bags are available at the YRC and the Lone Pine Recycling Center.

Benefits of Compost
Compost is a valuable resource. It adds organic matter and helpful microorganisms to your soil. Compost develops good soil structure, which is a crucial element for plant growth and health.

  • Our compost is rich in organic matter which greatly improves soil structure. Any kind of soil canbenefit from compost. It helps sandy soils retain water and nutrients so plants can absorb them.
  • Compost also helps reduce compaction and improves air and water filtration in clay soils. Havingwell-structured soil will enhance long-term plant growth and health.
  • Beneficial organisms in healthy composts help break down overgrown thatch in grass lawns.

Where and How Can I Use Compost?

  • Vegetable & Flower Gardens: Before planting, till in 1 1/2 inches of compost in the top 4 inches of soil.
  • Landscaping: Before planting, till in 1 1/2 inches compost in the top 4 to 6 inches of soil or mulch surface with 2 inches of compost with existing plants.
  • Trees & Shrubs: Mulch with 1/2 to 1 inch compost at the tree base. Transplant with a mix of 10% to 15% by volume composts and replacement soil. Maintain trees with 1/2 to 1 inch compost along drip line (farthest edge of leaf cover) annually.
  • Turf Establishment:
    • Lawns - Before planting, till in 1 1/2 inches of compost with 3 to 6 inches of soil.
    • Over-seeding - Thoroughly aerate established turn area, spread seed and cover with approximately 1/4 inch of compost.
    • Turf Maintenance - Aerate lawn thoroughly in spring. Top dress lawn in spring and fall with approximately 1/4 inch compost.

    One cubic yard will cover:

    Area

    Depth

    12.5' x 12.5'

    2 inches

    15' x 15'

    1.5 inches

    18' x 18'

    1 inch

    25' x 25'

    1/2 inch

Tip: A fertilizer or seed spreader can be used to evenly spread compost.

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