What We Do
We divert organic waste from entering landfills and create soil carbon amendment to improve the health and vitality of our soils.
Waste Diversion
Compost facilities play a crucial role in diverting unnecessary organic waste from landfills, where such materials would otherwise decompose anaerobically, releasing methane—a potent greenhouse gas. By collecting organic waste like food scraps, yard trimmings, and agricultural residues, our compost facility creates an alternative disposal method that promotes environmental sustainability. Through controlled decomposition processes, Skunk River Compost transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Compost Creation
The compost creation process begins with collecting organic materials like food scraps and yard waste, which are then shredded and mixed to balance carbon and nitrogen. Microorganisms decompose the materials aerobically, generating heat that speeds up decomposition. Over weeks to months, depending on moisture and temperature, the organic matter breaks down into compost through regular turning to maintain oxygen levels. The matured compost is screened for quality and can be used to improve soil fertility, structure, and water retention when applied to gardens and farms, making composting a vital practice for recycling organic waste and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Climate Mitigation
By creating compost and applying it as a soil carbon amendment, we are promoting sustainability and helping improve the climate issue. When compost is integrated into agricultural lands, gardens, and degraded soils, it enriches soil organic matter, improving soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. This leads to healthier plants with increased biomass production and deeper root systems, which in turn sequester more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.By enhancing soil health and promoting carbon sequestration, we can mitigate the impacts of climate change for a more resilient and sustainable future.