Compost Facility

Frequently asked questions about the WSU Compost Facility

1. What is the mission of the WSU Compost Facility?
2. How do I purchase WSU compost?
3. Can I bring my organic wastes from home so that it can be composted?
4. Is the compost safe to use in my garden?

The WSU Compost Facility supports the university and individual departments conduct their day-to-day operations and research by managing the Universities organic waste stream in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

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The WSU Compost Facility only sells compost to nurseries and landscape supply companies. If you would like to purchase compost for your own use, you will have to purchase it from a nursery of landscape supply company that sells WSU Compost. We have list of current vendors available on our website.

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For legal and logistical reasons, the WSU Compost Facility only processes organic waste from official WSU sources and cannot accept non-university waste. Please check with your local waste hauler or landfill site to see what services they provide.

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Yes it is safe. Each batch of WSU Compost is tested. Our testing program is one of the most comprehensive in the nation. There is always a risk that herbicides can get into a compost system, but our Quality/Testing program assures contaminated product will not be distributed.

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