Chapter 2.104
COMPOST PROCUREMENT
Sections:
2.104.010 Definition.
A “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, one hundred 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 sixty percent composted material. Bark is not a finished compost product. (Ord. 2022-39 § 1, 2022).
2.104.020 General policy.
The city of Walla Walla will purchase finished compost products for use in public projects in which compost is an appropriate material in city projects or on city land when availability, health, quality, safety, and price-competitive criteria are met. Pursuant to RCW 43.19A.130, the city of Walla Walla will strive to purchase an amount of finished compost products that is equal or greater than fifty percent of the amount of organic materials delivered to the compost processor. (Ord. 2022-39 § 2, 2022).
2.104.030 Local purchasing.
The city of Walla Walla will purchase finished compost products from companies producing compost locally, are certified by a nationally recognized organization, and produce finished compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs and meet quality standards comparable to those established by the Department of Transportation or adopted by rule by the Department of Ecology. (Ord. 2022-39 § 3, 2022).
2.104.040 Planning.
To the extent required by RCW 43.19A.150(3), the city of Walla Walla shall plan for the use of compost in the following categories:
A. Landscaping projects;
B. Construction and postconstruction soil amendments;
C. Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote vegetative growth, or improve the stability of roadways; and
D. Low-impact development of green infrastructure to filter pollutants to keep water on site or both. (Ord. 2022-39 § 4, 2022).
2.104.050 Value and use.
To the extent required by RCW 43.19A.150(4), the city of Walla Walla will endeavor to inform residents about the value of compost and how the city uses compost in its operations. (Ord. 2022-39 § 5, 2022).
2.104.060 Reporting.
Reporting on the city’s use of compost shall be in accordance with RCW 43.19A.150(5). (Ord. 2022-39 § 6, 2022).