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Compost Sales
Compost Sales have concluded for 2025.
Compost is SOLD OUT at the Ootischenia and Central (Salmo). We expecting to sell compost again in the fall of 2026 and spring of 2027.
We would like to thank everyone that purchased compost in 2025 from the RDCK. A successful first-time compost sales period distributed over 600 cubic meters to residents and farms throughout the RDCK between August and December 2025.
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What is the Compost?
- RDCK compost is a soil amendment used to support plant growth. It is not soil itself, so it should be properly applied for good results.
- It is not being marketed as a fertilizer, as we are not guaranteeing nutrient analysis for this batch of compost
- The compost is fully matured.
How should I use it?
- We recommend mixing it well into gardens or applying it as a top dressing on lawns. It is “nitrogen rich”, like manure.
Has it been tested?
- It is Class A Compost tested by an accredited laboratory (A&L Canada Laboratories) Class A standards are set by the Province under the Organic Matters Recycling Regulation (OMRR). It’s been tested and passed for:
- Heavy Metals
- Pathogens (e.g., coliforms)
- Sharps and foreign matter (plastics, glass etc.)
- It is safe for use in home and agricultural food gardens and for landscaping.
- The label handout has recommended uses and other details.
- Compost should be free from weed seeds, but the RDCK does not guarantee the absence of weeds. There is information on the label handout.
Where was it made?
- Compost was produced at the Central Composting Facility near Salmo.
- It was made using the collected organic waste from municipal, residential, and commercial organic waste received at OOT, GRO, and CEN.
- Inputs are food waste, yard and garden, chipped clean wood.
This is our first batch of compost made available for sale/us. We welcome user feedback on the performance of the compost – sent to organics@rdck.ca.