[RP TownTalk] Compost

[Rob Oppenheim]

Here is a repeat of the "Give Me Mulch" article I wrote for the 
Town Crier. It ran last fall in the Nov 2005 Town Crier, and some
of the details may have changed since then...
 
Free untreated mulch is available to residents at the end of
Queensbury Road, just past the Public Works building. It is available
any time, and it's self-serve (bring a shovel). The mulch is
composted, but it's not monitored, so it could contain live bugs or
seeds. 

The City of College Park sells untreated Smartleaf Compost–
leaves and grass composted for at least a year–for $10.50 per
cubic yard, screened or unscreened. The mulch pile is monitored, and
it reaches a temperature of at least 160°F, so pests and seeds are
killed, although it doesn't come with a guarantee. You can pick it up
weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until noon or between 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. If
you have a pickup truck, the staff will load it for you; otherwise,
bring your own shovel. For an additional $20, College Park will
deliver mulch to Riverdale Park residents Thursdays or Fridays except
during leaf pickup season. Call 301–474–4194 for more information.

Free woodchips are available from Joe Fugere, Conspicuous Cleaning
Co., 3913 Kennedy St., Hyattsville, Md. 20781, joeclean at starpower.net,
301-699-1707. He says there is always a possibility of pests
associated with this type of product, but a good freeze should
eradicate any pests in surface mulch. His chips are free and available
sporadically on a first-come, first-served basis with free delivery.
He says his “goal is to make sure that no natural tree product is
wasted or thrown away and is restored to the earth for our well-
being.” Thanks to Sarah Wayland, who recently recommended Joe 
Fugere and his wood chips on Town Talk.
 
 
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