ACUA’s Environmental Park is home to a composting facility that turns yard waste that’s collected from Atlantic County homes or dropped off at our facility into our 100% recycled compost product, EcoSoil.
Through composting, we divert this material from the landfill and create a usable and effective product.
Yard waste typically consists of grass clippings, leaves, sticks, and other tree trimmings.
How EcoSoil is Made
Once yard waste makes its way to our compost site, it goes through a grinder, which breaks down the material into finer pieces. It is then placed in windrows about six feet high and 500 feet long where it sits for several months to decompose. During this period of decomposition, the windrows are turned weekly, which adds oxygen to the pile, speeds up the process, and helps minimize odors.
After the material is finished curing, it is processed through a screening machine to remove any large debris and refine the compost. The final product, EcoSoil, is ready to be used in flower beds and vegetable gardens!