Landfill changes mulching operation to avoid fines
Summary:
Department of Environmental Protection inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West last year.PALM CITY --- A new plan to minimize dust and debris from a mulching operation at the Martin County landfill could help the county avoid punitive action by the state Department of Environmental Protection.But a resident of the nearby Stuart West community questioned whether the measures would be enough.Pat Yancey, the county's solid waste administrator, said the first step is to move the operation farther from nearby homes.The DEP warned the county it was violating its permit and issued a 'notice of violation' Nov. 23 after inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West that was blown there from the mulching operation.Before the new measures were proposed, the county said it would keep the mulch piles wet and shut down the machinery when winds were higher than 20 mph.Inspectors who visited the facility Dec. 9 said the county was complying with its permit and doing what it must to contain the mulching operation --- but the new measures are needed to help the county avoid further DEP action.John Born, vice president of the Stuart West Homeowners Association, said the new measures might go a long way toward minimizing the problem, but there's no way to tell until they're in place.
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Sunday, March 20, 2005
Topdressing.biz News: Could we have too Much Organic Material on our Lawn?
The short answer as my collegue out west states in her article could be .... but let's read on.
Summary:
Can you have too much organic matter in your soil?In the spring, we often add organic matter as a side dressing to established beds, incorporating it lightly around trees and shrubs.In an established bed or for top dressing an established lawn, add only one-quarter inch at a time and allow the plants to grow up through the new media.For new gardens or for areas that do not have underlying roots from shrubs and trees, consider breaking up that hardpan.Last year when I was putting in my landscape, we were able to break up the soil to a depth of 18 inches.The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.Take advantage of this program, Zero in on Xeriscape if you live in East Boulder, Table Mesa and Martin acres.Noxious weeds are those plants for which selling or dissemination is forbidden by law through the Colorado Department of Agriculture's plant industry division.The city and county of Boulder have written several grants, so we hope to be directly delivering information about myrtle spurge to you.Dormant oil may be petroleum-based or more eco-friendly vegetable-based, and while it's on the certified organic list of acceptable products, be sure to read and follow all label instructions.Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.
The Daily Camera: Home And Garden
http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/home_and_garden/article/0,1713,BDC_2475_3629475,00.html
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Summary:
Can you have too much organic matter in your soil?In the spring, we often add organic matter as a side dressing to established beds, incorporating it lightly around trees and shrubs.In an established bed or for top dressing an established lawn, add only one-quarter inch at a time and allow the plants to grow up through the new media.For new gardens or for areas that do not have underlying roots from shrubs and trees, consider breaking up that hardpan.Last year when I was putting in my landscape, we were able to break up the soil to a depth of 18 inches.The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.Take advantage of this program, Zero in on Xeriscape if you live in East Boulder, Table Mesa and Martin acres.Noxious weeds are those plants for which selling or dissemination is forbidden by law through the Colorado Department of Agriculture's plant industry division.The city and county of Boulder have written several grants, so we hope to be directly delivering information about myrtle spurge to you.Dormant oil may be petroleum-based or more eco-friendly vegetable-based, and while it's on the certified organic list of acceptable products, be sure to read and follow all label instructions.Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.
The Daily Camera: Home And Garden
http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/home_and_garden/article/0,1713,BDC_2475_3629475,00.html
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