ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
Belton Location
ENRICHING THE SOIL NATURALLY SINCE 1992
Last week for pick-up is the week of December 4th-8th.
Pick-ups will resume every other week starting January 8th, 2024.
CURBSIDE PICK-UP
Kansas Composting offers curbside pick-up of paper bags or containers as an annual subscription and one-time pick-ups.
Paper Bag Option
$190/year
This service requires paper bags and bundles. See complete program guidelines at the bottom of this page.
We operate weekly, March 13, 2023 through December 8, 2023.
TO SUBSCRIBE
Container Option
$258/year
This service allows the use of paper, plastic and/or barrels. See the complete program guidelines at the bottom of this page.
We operate weekly, March 13, 2023 through December 8, 2023.
TO SUBSCRIBE
One-time Pick-up
From $60
Up to twenty bags or bundles. The cost is $60.00 if you are using paper bags and $70.00 if you are using plastic bags. Any units over the limit will be $1.00 per unit.
Call our office to order a One-Time Pickup and to make payment arrangements at (816)761-3046.
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PICK-UP MAP & SCHEDULE
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
PAPER BAG OPTION GUIDELINES
1. Storm damage or mass pruning is not included in the yearly contract. Any brush or limbs left for pick up after a storm will be regarded as storm damage and will not be removed weekly until gone. Arrangements can be made for a scheduled pick-up at an additional cost. Call for free estimates.
2. Bag and brush limit is firm regardless of prior weeks usage.
- 10 bags or bundles per scheduled pick-up, January thru September.
- 15 bags or bundles per scheduled pick-up, October and November.
- Bag weight is limited to 50 pounds and must be free of garbage, cans, glass etc.
3. $1.00 charge per bag or bundle over weekly limit. Notify office prior to service day.
4. All bags must be at the curb by 7am on day of service.
5. Missed pick-ups must be called into the office no later than 10am the following day. Please leave a message on our voice mail if calling after business hours.
6. Brush and limbs need to be cut and bundled into 4 foot sections. Branches must not be larger than 4 inches in diameter at the widest section.
7. Refunds are granted only if there is a change in address outside our service area.
8. FREE month for each paid referral.
9. Holidays observed: Service is one day later with the exception of Friday, which remains the same. Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day, and Thanksgiving CLOSED. Pick made up on following day.
CONTAINER OPTION GUIDELINES
1. Storm damage or mass pruning is not included in the yearly contract. Any brush or limbs left for pick up after a storm will be regarded as storm damage and will not be removed weekly until gone. Arrangements can be made for a scheduled pick-up at an additional cost. Call for free estimates.
2. Bag and brush limit is firm regardless of prior weeks usage.
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10 bags or brush equivalent per scheduled pick-up, January thru September.
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15 bags or brush equivalent per scheduled pick-up, October and November.
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Bag weight is limited to 50 pounds and must be free of garbage, cans, glass etc.
3. $1.00 charge per bag or bundle over weekly limit. Notify office prior to service day.
4. All bags must be at the curb by 7am on day of service.
5. Missed pick-ups must be called into the office no later than 10am the following day. Please leave a message on our voice mail if calling after business hours.
6. Brush and limbs do not need to be cut. Branches must not be larger than 4 inches in diameter at the widest section.
7. Refunds are granted only if there is a change in address outside our service area.
8. FREE month for each paid referral.
9. Holidays observed: Service is one day later with the exception of Friday, which remains the same. Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day, and Thanksgiving CLOSED. Pick made up on following day.
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What is Compost?Compost is the product of the controlled decomposition of organic matter that has been stabilized through the generation of heath and stabilized to the point that it is beneficial to plant growth. Compost has the unique ability to improve the physical and biological characteristics of soils or growing media. Compost contains plant nutrients but is not characterized as a fertilizer.
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What is STA-Certified Compost?In 2000, the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) established a Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) program to provide compost producers and consumers with an industry-wide standard of quality. STA-certified compost is sampled on a regular basis as determined by product volumes. The product is tested by a USCC approved lab. Certified products contain appropriate levels of all biological and chemical properties including: - pH - soluble salts - nutrient content (total N, P2O5, K2O, Ca, Mg) - moisture content - organic matter content - bioassay (maturity) - stability (respirometry) - particle size (report only) -pathogen (Fecal Coliform or Salmonella) - trace metals (Part 503 regulated metals) All STA-certified compost products also include a Compost Technical Data Sheet which details the product ingredients and provides consumers with recommendations for best use.
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How Does Compost Enhance the Growing Process?Compost has the unique ability to improve soil quality. It improves soil structure as the intake of compost will allow the soil to be more porous while furthering the transfer of gases and the development of new roots. The application also of compost stimulates microbial activity which promotes grass growth. The benefits of using compost are long-term and related to its organic matter content. Other benefits include: - Improves the soil structure, porosity and density - Increases infiltration and permeability of heavy soils - Improves water holding capacity - Supplies a variety of macro and micronutrients - May control or suppress certain soil-borne plant pathogens - Supplies significant quantities of organic matter - Improves Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of soils and growing media - Improves and stabilizes soil pH - Can bind and degrade specific pollutants
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How Do I Compost at Home?Backyard composting is one of the easiest ways to join Kansas City Composting in making the world a little greener. Here’s how to get started: The recipe has three ingredients: equal parts of brown and green material plus water for moisture. - “Browns” (dead leaves, branches, twigs) provide the carbon component of compost. - “Greens” (grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, coffee grounds) produce nitrogen as they decompose. - Water adds moisture that helps break down the organic matter. How to Backyard Compost 1. Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin. 2. Chop and shred brown and green materials into small pieces. 3. Cover the composting area with a 6-inch layer of brown materials. 4. Add a 3-inch layer of green materials and a little soil or finished compost. 5. Lightly mix the two layers above. 6. Top with a 3-inch layer of brown materials, adding water until moist. 7. Aerate the compost pile weekly by mixing it with a pitchfork or shovel - moving dry materials from the edges into the middle of the pile. Continue until the pile does not re-heat significantly after aerating. When the compost turns dark brown or black (one to four months) it is ready to use.
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What is Top Dressing and How Does it Benefit my Lawn?Top dressing your lawn involves the direct application of a layer of compost and/or other organic material to grass. Step-by-Step Guide to Top Dressing: 1. Heavily core aerate the entire lawn area, concentrating on most heavily trafficked sections. 2. Apply a ½” layer of Black Gold compost evenly across the aerated area. For the most uniform and efficient application use a top dressing unit or a manure spreader. 3. Smooth the surface using a raking device or a weighted drag mat. The raking/dragging will break up the soil plugs, mixing it with the compost and backfilling the aeration holes. 4. Seed, lightly rake and water the top dressed area. It is important to cover the grass seed completely with the compost/soil layer to protect it from the elements.
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Can Colored Mulches Harm My Garden?While some mulches are dyed using a chemical process, colored mulch produced by Kansas City Composting uses an organic dye that is no more toxic than table sugar. Our colored mulches are 100% safe for your yard, family and even Fido.
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Can I Drop Lumber at Your Facility?Kansas City Composting accepts untreated lumber products at our facility. Lumber that contains paint or varnish will not be accepted. For more specific questions about lumber drops, please call our Belton location at 816-761-3046.
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Do You Sell Firewood?No. Kansas City Composting no longer sells firewood at any of our facilities.
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Can I Drop Off My Christmas Tree at Your Facility?Yes. Drop off your Christmas tree at any of the Kansas City Composting locations. The fee is $5 per tree.
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Can I Bring Materials to Your Facility in a Plastic Bag?If you transport materials to Kansas City Composting in a plastic bags or containers, all compost material MUST remove from the bag before depositing. A single-stream recycling bin is available to deposit used plastic bags or containers after they have been emptied of all organic material.
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