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1. What is Livingston's Blend Compost?

Livingston’s Blend Compost is a high-quality compost product for use as a soil amendment and turf topdressing.

Livingston’s Blend Compost (LBC) is produced from wastewater biosolids, through the controlled biological process of composting. At the Livingston Composting Facility, natural decomposition is accelerated enabling us to produce a high-quality soil amendment product. By controlling the composting process, biosolids are sanitized through the generation of heat, then stabilized to allow for versatility of end-use. Through this process, valuable organics generated from Spotsylvania County are naturally recycled into a product which is beneficial to plants and the environment.

Livingston’s Blend Compost benefits the environment by helping to decrease runoff and soil erosion, by adding organic matter that effectively absorbs and holds water. Without an adequate amount of organic matter, soil becomes compact and allows water to run off - thus causing erosion and insufficient moisture for plant growth. Adding Livingston’s Blend to the soil allows for the aggregation of soil particles, creating pore spaces for air. This space allows for moisture to more readily enter the soil surface, enabling the soil to hold more water and allowing for increased plant growth. This also, in turn, decreases runoff and soil erosion.

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2. How do I get compost?

Livingston’s Blend Compost is available at:
Livingston Landfill
6241 Massey Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22551

Call ahead to check compost availability since compost can sell out:
540-507-7487 or 540-841-6925

Hours for pick-up are:
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Visa and Mastercard accepted at the site only (per County policy). Checks/cashier checks accepted only when made payable to the "Treasurer of Spotsylvania County." Cash is not accepted.

For assistance with delivery cost or to arrange delivery, please contact 540-507-7487 or 540-841-6925.  

            

3. How much does it cost?

Livingston’s Blend Compost Cost:

3/8 inch Compost:

Public: $20 per cubic yard
Commercial: $16 per cubic yard with a minimum order of 100 yards, picked up within 30 days.
Delivery: $125 per load plus cost of compost with a minimum order of 10 cubic yards. The maximum distance for delivery is 25 miles.

            

4. What are the benefits?

Livingston’s Blend Compost benefits the environment by helping to decrease runoff and soil erosion by adding organic matter that effectively absorbs and holds water.  Adding Livingston’s Blend to the soil allows for the aggregation of soil particles, creating pore spaces for air.  This space allows for moisture to more readily enter the soil surface, enabling the solid to hold more water and allowing for increased plant growth.  This also, in turn, decreases runoff and soil erosion.

Compost is a proven soil conditioner that provides enhanced growing results.  

• Improves soil structure:
  • Improves soil aeration, allowing for superior rooting.
  • Reduces the bulk density of heavy clay soil.
  • Increases the water holding capacity of sandy soils.
• Reduces soil compaction and crusting
• Improves water filtration in heavy, clay soils
• Increases microbial and earthworm populations
• Improves the cation exchange capacity of the soil, allowing for fertilizers to be effectively utilized by plants.
• Other:
  • Possesses a Neutral pH
  • Is weed-free
  • Livingston Blend Compost meets US Environmental Protection Agency and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requirements for exceptional quality biosolids compost.  

Limited Warranty/Disclaimer:
The Livingston Compost Facility guarantees that all Livingston’s Blend Compost has been treated by a process to further reduce pathogens as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Livingston Compost Facility, in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia State Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the EPA, guarantees the metal concentrations are below the regulatory limits established for exceptional quality biosolids. There is no warranty of merchantability or fitness of Livingston’s Blend Compost and the Livingston Compost Facility is not in any way responsible for crops, gardens, or other vegetative growth damaged, injured, or destroyed from its application. Livingston Blend Compost should be stored in a protected area away from play areas for children.  The user agrees to abide by the instructions for usage provided with Livingston’s Blend Compost.

5. How is it made?

Livingston’s Blend Compost is produced from wastewater biosolids, through the controlled biological process of composting. At the Livingston Compost Facility, natural decomposition is accelerated enabling the production of a high-quality compost product. By controlling the composting process, biosolids are sanitized through the generation of heat, then stabilized to allow for versatility of end-use. Through this process, valuable organics generated from Spotsylvania County are naturally recycled into a product which is beneficial to plants and the environment.

Limited Warranty/Disclaimer:
The Livingston Compost Facility guarantees that all Livingston’s Blend Compost has been treated by a process to further reduce pathogens as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Livingston Compost Facility, in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia State Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the EPA, guarantees the metal concentrations are below the regulatory limits established for exceptional quality biosolids. There is no warranty of merchantability or fitness of Livingston’s Blend Compost and the Livingston Compost Facility is not in any way responsible for crops, gardens, or other vegetative growth damaged, injured, or destroyed from its application. Livingston Blend Compost should be stored in a protected area away from play areas for children.  The user agrees to abide by the instructions for usage provided with Livingston’s Blend Compost. 

The Livingston Compost Facility holds a license certificate from U.S. Composting Council.  The document certifies that all the requirements set forth in the Seal of Testing Assurance Program have been met.