Compost Application Workshop and Demo - June 10
Compost Application Workshop and Equipment Demonstration
June 10th - 8:30AM - 1:30PM
StopWaste and the Association of Compost Producers, in partnership with the City of Pleasanton, are hosting a Compost Application Workshop and Live Equipment Demonstration to support local jurisdictions understand the benefits and what it takes to apply compost in their jurisdictions, and how to get procurement credit for investments in spreading equipment.
Details:
June 10, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
City of Pleasanton (exact location provided upon registration)
Cost: $40 (goes to Association of Compost Producers)
Free to StopWaste member agency staff – contact kschoonmaker@stopwaste.org for discount code.
Tailgate/picnic lunch (and light breakfast) will be provided
Space is limited to 45 attendees.
Why are we doing this? As of January 1, 2025, purchases of compost spreaders, blowers, some accessories, and chippers and stump grinders can count toward a portion (up to 10%) of a jurisdiction’s procurement target. We have heard that several jurisdictions are considering pursuing this opportunity, but would like more information on what kind of equipment is available and how to decide what (or if) to purchase. We also get a lot of questions about how to actually apply compost to turf fields. Lastly, it’s a great time to share the results of a new UC Merced study on the soil carbon sequestration benefits (and other benefits) of compost application on sports fields.
