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ForQuestions call mike direct at 267 446 2376 or see www.seedlingsrus.com http www.huntingrelics.com Mature compost is defined as a thermophilic converted product with high humus content that can be used as a soil amendment and can prevent or remediate pollutants in soil, air, and storm water run-off. Composts various uses improve soil quality and productivity as well as prevent and control erosion. Mixed organic materials, such as animal manure, yard trimmings, food waste, and biosolids, must go through a controlled heat process before they can be used as high quality, biologically stable, and mature compost. Fertilizer, as defined by the US Department of Agriculture, is a single or blended substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrient(s) used primarily for its plant nutrient content claimed to have value in promoting plant growth. While compost contains many of the same characteristics as fertilizer, such as nutrients, it is not considered a complete fertilizer unless amended. The recovered organic materials from which compost and fertilizer are made include, but are not limited to, yard waste, food waste, manure and biosolids. Additional organic materials are listed on pages 4-8 of the document below, CPG V Appendices (Biosolids, Manure, and Fertilizers) (PDF) (30 pp, 112K, About PDF). EPA recognizes that these organic materials are the most commonly used in commercially available compost but other organic materials could also be used. Yard waste utilizes …

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