Chapter 2.80
COMPOST PROCUREMENT

Sections:

2.80.010    Purpose.

2.80.020    Definitions.

2.80.030    General policy.

2.80.040    Local purchasing.

2.80.050    Planning.

2.80.060    Education.

2.80.070    Reporting.

2.80.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations regarding the procurement of compost as part of the City’s goal to achieve zero waste of resources by 2030. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.020 Definitions.

“Finished compost product” means a product created with “composted material” as defined in RCW 70A.205.015(3). Finished compost products include, but are not limited to, 100 percent finished compost or blends that include compost as a primary ingredient. Mulch is considered a finished compost product if it contains a minimum of 60 percent composted material. Bark is not a finished compost product. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.030 General policy.

The City of Sammamish shall purchase finished compost products for use in public projects in which compost is an appropriate material in City projects or on City land. Pursuant to RCW 43.19A.130, the City will strive to purchase an amount of finished compost products that is equal or greater than 50 percent of the amount of organic materials delivered to the compost processor. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.040 Local purchasing.

The City of Sammamish will purchase finished compost products from companies producing compost locally, are certified by a nationally recognized organization, such as the United States Composting Council, and produce finished compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs while meeting quality standards adopted by the Department of Transportation or adopted by rule by the Department of Ecology. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.050 Planning.

In order to meet the general policy set forth in SMC 2.80.030, the City shall plan for compost use in the following categories:

(1) Landscaping projects;

(2) Construction and postconstruction soil amendments;

(3) Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote vegetative growth, or improve the stability and longevity of roadways; and

(4) Low-impact development of green infrastructure to filter pollutants to keep water on site or both.

This plan will be reassessed by December 31, 2024, and each December 31st of even-numbered years thereafter as part of its reporting obligations in SMC 2.80.070. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.060 Education.

The City shall conduct educational outreach to inform residents about the value of compost and how the jurisdiction uses compost in its operations each year. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)

2.80.070 Reporting.

By December 31, 2024, and each December 31st of even-numbered years thereafter, the City shall report the following information to the Department of Ecology:

(1) The total tons of organic material diverted each year;

(2) The volume and cost of composted material purchased each year; and

(3) The source(s) of the finished compost product purchased. (Ord. O2022-550 § 2)