RIRRC Sells Compost Made From Yard Debris

From the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation: 

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) has turned massive amounts of grass clippings, leaves, and yard debris into fertile compost that’s now for sale at bargain prices.  

“The compost we sell started its life in the backyards of thousands Rhode Island households,” said Sarah Kite, Director of Recycling Services at RIRRC.  “Instead of wasting space in the Central Landfill on this organic material, RIRRC has converted it to a rich soil amendment that’s much safer for the R.I. environment than chemical fertilizers.”   

The compost resembles dirt and is clean, screened, and rated as Class A.  "Class A" designation simply means it is safe and effective for all applications.  It sells for $30 per cubic yard, which is less expensive than that sold by for-profit companies.  It is ideal for top-dressing lawns, prepping flower beds and improving the general condition of yard soil.

RIRRC produces about 20,000 cubic yards of finished compost each year.  It’s available for sale during regular operating hours, which are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to noon.    At this time, customers must transport the compost; home delivery service is not available.   The minimum purchase is one half cubic yard.

For more information about purchasing the compost, visit.rirrc.org/buycompost or call 942-1430 x104.  Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.