KW - FAQ - Recycle and Composting Equipment Pty Ltd

This is a FAQ page. It is simply a compilation of frequently asked industry questions that many people ask. If you don't find the answer to your question, please contact us and we will endeavour to assist.

What is compost?

Compost is the end product produced via the process of composting (degradation) of raw organic wastes which contain various organic residues including humus and humus related acids, plant nutrients, and millions of beneficial microorganisms with a nitrogen to carbon ration (C:N) of under 15:1.

What is composting?

Composting is the aerobic (with air or oxygen) decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms into a relatively stable material.

Is soil a compost?

No. Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth. Soils are composed of various proportions of sand, silt, clay and small amounts of organic matter.

What is peat?

Peat is harvested from bogs and dried. Peat is formed over long periods of time by the decomposition of plant materials - - into a carbonaceous form. Peat is a non-renewable, limited resource material, used mainly by the nursery industry as a soilless potting medium.

What are chemical fertilizers?

Chemical fertilizers are inorganic compounds, composed of specific proportions of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (and sometimes other nutrients), that are soluble and readily plant-available. Commercial fertilizer contains no organic matter.

What are the benefits of compost?

Soil / Plant Improvements

Improves soil structure
Improves nutrient holding capacity
Reduces soil compaction and crusting
Reduces fertilizer requirements
Increases ease of cultivation
Improves root growth and yields
Improves water infiltration and drought tolerance
Protects plants from disease
Increases microbial and earthworm populations

Pollution Prevention / Remediation

Prevents erosion of embankments, roadsides, and hillsides.
Binds heavy metals in contaminated soils.
Degrades many pesticides.
Absorbs odors and degrades volatile organic compounds.
Diverts organics from landfills into compost, reducing waste burden and methane production.


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