C3: Purchase Compost from a Local Source – Above Green

(1 point)

INTENT

To encourage a closed loop system of using food waste to create compost for internal use.

REQUIREMENTS

If purchasing compost, purchase from the facility that composts your material. If no materials generated at your facility are being composted, purchase compost from a local source.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

Evaluate process of the composter, landscaping company, or facility manager who receives facility food and/or green waste. Review cost, quantity, timelines and the quality of the compost produced compared to what had been used on site. Implement a policy of using compost from the company that receives your food waste or another local vendor.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

Narrative documenting which company your waste goes to and how it is closing the loop and coming back to the site (if applicable). If facility does not send materials for composting, narrative should describe where they purchase compost.
Receipts or invoices showing purchase of compost.