Discovery Compost

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Discovery Compost is produced to PAS100 certification.

This publicly available specification specifies minimum requirements for the composting process. It covers the whole process from the raw materials through to how the compost is labelled. It is a way of defining quality so that both compost producers know they are producing a quality product and buyers know they are getting quality compost which is fit for purpose.

Domestic garden waste is collected from the kerbside and taken to the Riverside Composting Facility where it is mixed with suitable green commercial waste from parks, along with other landscaping and commercial operations.

The fresh material is shredded and mixed using a high volume shredder and placed into traditional "Windrows".

The windrows are continually monitored to ensure temperatures are sufficiently high enough to eliminate weed seeds and any potential plant and human pathogens present. The process is monitored continually and samples are regularly inspected to ensure no contamination.

Microbiological activity causes the temperature to rise to about 70°C which destroys weed seeds and harmful bacteria.

The initial composting process usually lasts for eight weeks followed by a maturation period at least 31 weeks.

When the compost has reached the required maturity, the material is screened to remove any oversized objects. (10 mm and 20 mm screening)

Discovery Compost is now a high quality alternative to peat-based products and can be used as a soil conditioner, mulch, or top soil substitute for domestic gardens, or larger scale projects such as commercial landscaping, sports arenas and golf courses.

Discovery Compost helps to improve soil condition by rebuilding the organic fraction.
Discovery Compost is peat free.
Discovery Compost not only has an important role in the field of waste management but can also play an important role in local conservation.
Discovery Compost is available in tonne quantities to landscape gardeners, landscape architects, etc and can be purchased for all types of horticultural and agricultural use in quantities as required.

Discovery compost is available at Riverside Compost Site, Wright Avenue (Of Riverside Drive) Dundee from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm from Monday to Thursday. On Friday the site closes to the public at 2:00pm. On public and local holidays the site may be closed.

For further information contact:
Waste Management Department
34 Harefield Road
Dundee DD2 3JW
Tel: 01382 432777
Fax: 01382 432746

This information is provided by the Waste Management Department