Compost Facility

Lab Results

December 2006
April 2005
September 2004

Facility Hours and Directions

Operating Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 3 pm.

Facility is also opened on Saturdays from 8am to noon using the following schedule:
November through March site open the first Saturday of each month excluding Holidays.
April through October site open the first two Saturday's of each month excluding Holidays.

The Facility is located at 1708 S. Armstrong Ave. in southeast Fayetteville.  From 15th St. and School Ave. travel east on 15th St. and turn left (south) onto Armstrong Ave.  go past the Animal Shelter and entrace will be on the left.  Go to the big building with the Compost sign on it. From Crossover and Hwy 16, turn right onto Hwy 16 (west) and follow Hwy 16 through the next light and to the light at Armstrong Ave.  Turn left and follow the same directions as above once your on Armstrong Ave.

Compost and Mulch Prices and Descriptions

Compost - $20 per scoop (1 scoop equals approximately 1 1/2 cubic yards)

Compost (decomposed leaves, grass and small brush) is available for purchase throughout the year while supplies last during normal operating hours at teh compost facility. Please call 575-8398 to see if compost is available. The City uses natural composting techniques by monitoring temperature and moisture content. With newer equipment and good rainfall, natural composting can be completed in approximately four to six months. When the composting process is finished, the compost is tested by Woods End Research Laboratories, Inc. to check for mineral and heavy metals composition, and other important features such as moisture content, weight and the presence of commercial yard chemicals. Upon testing certification, Woods End determines the best usage of the compost material and gives it a Rodale Organic Gardening Quality Seal of Approval. During the last three years the compost has acheived the classification of a garden compost. The material is usually screened before selling to the public to remove large items.

Mulch - $10 per scoop (1 scoop equals approximately 1 1/2 cubic yards)

Mulch (ground up trees and limbs) is available throughout the year and is very benefical as a weed blocker and aids with moisture retention. Mulch is commonly used in landscaping projects.

Rates for Yardwaste Dropped Off at Compost Facility

City of Fayetteville residents are able to drop yardwaste at no charge during normal operating hours at the Compost Facility.

The rates for commercial businesses and non residents to drop yardwaste only is as follows:

Compact pick-up trucks $ 5.00
Full size pick-up trucks $ 8.00
Trailers up to 14-feet long $10.00
Trailers grater than 14 feet $15.00

Ordinance reference: City of Fayetteville Code; Chapter 50; Ordinance 4382; Section 1;50.40(E)(1)