Compost -Amended Soil Requirements

Incorporating compost into soils that are disturbed or damaged by human development (such as typical construction practices) has many benefits for the overall health of the soil ecosystem including: improved water retention, increased infiltration rates, greater binding ability, pH stabilization, and micronutrient enrichment. These micro-level soil benefits in turn, lead to significant community benefits on a macro-level, such as: improved water conservation, reduced non-point source pollution (through enhanced natural management of agricultural and urban stormwater runoff), reduced erosion and stream sedimentation, and healthier plant life, reducing fertilizer and pesticide needs. As a result, many public and private entities are implementing rules and strategies that improve soil quality by using compost to ultimately reduce maintenance issues and associated costs.