Chapter 16.90
GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF COMPOST PRODUCTS IN PROJECTS

Sections:

16.90.010    Use of Composted Materials in City Projects.

(Ord. 7360 §2, 2023).

16.90.010 Use of Composted Materials in City Projects

A.    When planning government-funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects, the City shall consider whether compost products can be utilized in the project. The City shall plan for the use of composted material in the following categories, at a minimum:

1.    Landscaping projects;

2.    Construction and post-construction soil amendments;

3.    Applications to prevent erosion, filter storm water runoff, promote vegetation growth, or improve the stability and longevity of roadways; and

4.    Low-impact development and green infrastructure to filter pollutants and keep water on-site, or both.

B.    If compost products can be utilized in the project, the City, or its contractor(s), shall use compost products, except that neither the City nor its contractor(s) are required to use compost products if:

1.    Compost products are not available within a reasonable period of time;

2.    Compost products that are available do not comply with existing purchasing standards;

3.    Compost products that are available do not comply with federal or state health, quality, and safety standards; or

4.    Compost purchase prices are not reasonable or are not competitive.

C.    Before the transportation or application of compost products under this section, the City, or its contractor(s), shall ensure compliance with department of agriculture pest control regulations provided in chapter 16-470 WAC.

D.    The City shall give priority to purchasing compost products from companies that produce compost products locally, are certified by a nationally recognized organization, and produce compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs and meet quality standards comparable to standards adopted by the department of transportation or adopted by rule by the department of ecology.

(Ord. 7360 §2, 2023).