Chapter 8.06
COMPOST POLICIES
Sections:
8.06.010 Adopt policies.
The city council of the city of Lake Forest Park hereby adopts the following policies regarding compost use, procurement, education, and reporting:
A. City Use of Compost.
1. The city shall plan for the use of compost where practicable and feasible in its city-maintained landscaping areas, construction project soil amendments, and postconstruction soil amendments.
2. The city shall plan for the use of compost where practicable and feasible to prevent erosion and promote vegetation growth.
3. The city shall plan for use of compost where practicable and feasible to improve the stability and longevity of city rights-of-way.
4. Consistent with the adopted Surface Water Design Manual and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit, the city shall plan for use of compost to filter stormwater runoff, and for use in low-impact development and green infrastructure to filter pollutants and keep water on site.
B. Priority Purchasing. The city shall give priority to purchasing compost products from companies that satisfy the following:
1. Produce compost products locally;
2. Are certified by a nationally recognized organization;
3. Produce compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs; and
4. Meet quality standards adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation or adopted by rule by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
C. Education. The city shall develop and implement strategies to inform Lake Forest Park residents about the value of compost, how the city uses compost in its operations, and how the city uses compost consistently with the solid waste management plan.
D. Reporting. Pursuant to RCW 43.19A.150, the city shall report to the State of Washington Department of Ecology the city’s previous year’s compost procurement activities. (Ord. 1261 § 1, 2022)