Chapter 13.32
COMPOST PROCUREMENT POLICY
Sections:
13.32.050 Purchase of compost products not required.
13.32.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this section, the definitions set forth in RCW 43.19A.010 shall apply, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).
13.32.020 Policy.
When planning city-funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects, city departments shall identify whether compost can be utilized in a city project. In the event that compost can be utilized, city departments shall require purchase of compost for use in city projects. (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).
13.32.030 Local purchasing.
The city will purchase finished compost products from companies producing compost locally, that are certified by a nationally recognized organization, and produce finished compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs and meet quality standards comparable to those established by the Department of Transportation or adopted by rule by the Department of Ecology. (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).
13.32.040 Planning.
To the extent required by RCW 43.19A.150(3), the city shall plan for the use of compost in the following categories:
(1) Landscaping projects;
(2) Construction and post construction soil amendments;
(3) Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote vegetative growth, or improve the stability of roadways; and
(4) Low-impact development of green infrastructure to filter pollutants to keep water on site or both. (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).
13.32.050 Purchase of compost products not required.
Consistent with the provisions of RCW 49.19A.120(2), the city is not required to use compost products if:
(1) Compost products are not available within a reasonable period of time;
(2) Compost products that are available do not comply with existing purchasing standards;
(3) Compost products that are available do not comply with federal or state health, quality, and safety standards;
(4) Compost purchase prices are not reasonable or competitive;
(5) The total cost of using compost is financially prohibitive;
(6) Application of compost will have detrimental impacts on the physical characteristics and nutrient condition of the soil as it is used for a specific crop;
(7) The project consists of growing trees in a greenhouse setting, including seed orchard greenhouses; or
(8) The compost products that are available have not been certified as being free of crop-specific pests and pathogens. (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).
13.32.060 Reporting.
Reporting on the city’s use of compost shall be in accordance with RCW 43.19A.150(5). (Ord. 1053 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).