Claystone Waste Ltd. is celebrating its first year of processing organics into compost by offering it, free of charge, to residents of Beaver County, Villages of Holden and Ryley, and the Towns of Tofield and Viking.
“On July 11, 2023, Claystone ventured into a new era by taking in source-separated organics and successfully processing them into Category A compost,” said Corey Popick, chief executive officer. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this achievement than by offering compost, free of charge, to the residents of our five shareholder municipalities.”
Claystone has set aside two bins of finished, lab-tested Category A compost for residents to pick up starting Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, from the Ryley Transfer Station. Residents will be required to load their own compost by hand – no mechanical equipment is permitted. Residents will also need to bring their own containers, shovels, and gloves. Claystone also recommends a face mask and protective eyewear, particularly on windy days, and a tarp to cover any open loads.
“Although we have two large bins of compost for residents, we do expect it to go quite quickly,” continued Popick. “We would ask that residents only take what they need. If they need larger amounts, or if anyone is interested in compost for commercial use, they are welcome to contact us for more information.”
Claystone’s Category A compost can be used as a soil amendment (mixing into the soil) or as a top dressing/mulch (spread compost on top of the soil where it will be incorporated over time). This includes for flower beds, vegetable gardens, lawns, for mulching around trees, and for tree planting. It is important to note that compost is not a replacement for soil but should be considered an additive.
Anyone wanting more information on Claystone’s composting program can visit the website at claystonewaste.com/composting. Claystone Waste is also holding an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 3 – 6 p.m., where people can have a tour of the landfill and composting facilities, enjoy some food from a local food truck, and meet the predator birds. More information on the event will be available soon.
ABOUT CLAYSTONE WASTE
Claystone Waste Ltd. is a municipally controlled corporation that provides leading waste management, waste collection, and composting services for municipalities, industry, and businesses in central Alberta. Claystone operates a Sanitary Class II Landfill located in Beaver County, Alberta. The facility is one of the largest in Western Canada and provides advanced waste treatment, recycling, and remediation technologies. Claystone Waste is community-owned by the municipalities of Beaver County, Town of Tofield, Town of Viking, Village of Holden and Village of Ryley.
Media contact for further information:
Jackie Sargent
Communication and Public Relations Advisor: jackie.sargent@claystonewaste.com
