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Home My WebLink AboutSpecial Issues # 2 - Compost use in Top Soil Layer; Fire Well Dvirka and O Bartilucci CONSULTING ENGINEERS 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, 11797-2015 516-364-9890 ■ 718-460-3634 Fax: 516-364-9045 e-mail: db-eng@worldnet.att.net Principals April 3, 2002 Nicholas J.Bartilucci,P E President Henry J.Chlupsa,P.E. Executive Vice President Thomas F Maher,P.E. Sandy Freeman Vice President Robert T.Burns,P.E. Fire Commissioner Vie President Cutchogue Fire District Richard M.Walka Vice President P.O. Box 968 Steven A.Fangma"",P.E. Vice President Cutchogue,NY 11935 Senior Associates Re: Southold Landfill Closure Anthony o.Conetta,P.E. D&B No. 1314 Dennis F.Koehler,P.E. Joseph H.Marturano Kenneth J.Pritchard,P.E. Dear Mr. Freeman: Theodore S.Pytlar,Jr. Brian M.Veith,P.E. This letter is to confirm that Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc. (Terry), has been granted approval by the Cutchogue Fire District to use the fire well on Cox Lane Associates for landfill closure operations. As per your discussion with Chris Morris of D&B Garrett M.Byrnes,P.E on March 28, 2002, Terry can use the well provided they employ a generator to Rudolph F.Cannavale adequately power the pump in the well. Joseph A.Fioraliso,P.E. David S.Glass,P.E. If you have any questions or if this is not your understanding, please contact me Gerald Gould,CPG William D.Merklin,P.E. as SOOri as possible. Michael Neuberger,P.E. Richard P.Russell,P.E. Very truly yours, Charles J.Wachsmuth,P.E. i Kenneth P.Wenz,Jr.,CPG �L Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Vice President TFM/tam cc: J. Bunchuck I. Sikiric R. Terry T. Howell C. Morris F. DeVita M. Wright 01314\TFM[02LTR-72.DOC(R01) A DIVISION OF WILLIAM F.COSULICH ASSOCIATES, P.C. d1Dv i rka and O Bartilucci CONSULTING ENGINEERS 330 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, New York, 11797-2015 516-364-9890 ■ 718-460-3634 Fax: 516-364-9045 e-mail: db-eng@worldnet.att.net Principals April 3, 2002 Nicholas J Barilucci.P E President HenryJ Chlupsa.PE Executive Vice President Thomas F Maher.P E. Sandy Freeman Jive President Robert T.Burns.PE. Fire Commissioner Vice President Cutchogue Fire District Richard M.Walka Owe President P.O. Box 968 Steven A.Fangmann,P E. Vice President Cutchogue,NY 1193 5 Senior Associates Re: Southold Landfill Closure Anthony o.Conetta,PE. D&B No. 1314 Dennis F.Koehler,PE. Joseph H.Manurano Kenneth J.Pritchard,P.E. Dear Mr. Freeman: - Theodore S.Pytlar,Jr. Brian M.Veith,P E. This letter is to confirm that Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc. (Terry), has been granted approval by the Cutchogue Fire District to use the fire well on Cox Lane Associates for landfill closure operations. As per your discussion with Chris Morris of D&B Garrett M.Byrnes,RE on March 28, 2002, Terry can use the well provided they'employ a generator to Rudolph F.Carnevale adequately power the pump in the well. Joseph A.Fioraliso,RE. David S.Glass,P.E. If you have any questions or if this is not your understanding, please contact me Gerald Gould,CPG y William D.Merl RE. a$ $OOn as possible. Michael Neuberger,RE. Very truly Ours, Richard P Russell,P E. ry y y Charles J.Wachsmuth,P E. Kenneth P.Wenz,Jr,CPG / !i'�'�■ Thomas F. Maher,P.E. Vice President TFM/tam cc: J. Bunchuck I. Sikiric R. Terry T. Howell C. Morris F. DeVita M. Wright 01314\TFM02LTR-72.DOQR00 A DIVISION OF WILLIAM F.COSULICH ASSOCIATES. P.C. w �QgUfFO(,�c JOSHUA Y. HORTON °�y� JAMES A. RICHTER, R.A. SUPERVISOR : ENGINEER TOWN HALL - 53095 MAIN ROAD TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK 11971 Fax. (516)-765-1366 y�O' �aQ�� Tel.(516)-765-1560 OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: James Bunchuck From: James A. Richter Subject: Specs for Non-Potable Water Well Date: March 25, 2002 As per your request, I have reviewed the specifications prepared by D&B for the above referenced project. A site plan or drawing referencing the location of the proposed well and a potential discharge site for water during the pump tests would be helpful. This item may have already been completed but it was not included in the spec you sent to me. The specifications as prepared by D&B appear to be complete and should provide for a comprehensive project with little room for deviation from the specification provided. As for the value of the work by D&B, while it may be true that much of this work was boilerplate, this project still required professional insight to prepare the documents. This type of knowledge and expertise is invaluable when programming a project of this magnitude. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to call. jt JAMES BUNCHUCK P.O. Box 962 SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR = Cutchogue, New York 11935-0962 Tel: (631) 734-7685 Fax: (631) 734-7976 March 14,2002 SOUTHOLD TOWN SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Casola Well Drillers, Inc 1408 Montauk Highway Mastic,NY 11950 Re: Firewell-Southold Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing at the request of Terry Contracting and Materials, Inc. who is under contract to the Town of Southold to provide construction services for the closure and capping of the Town landfill in Cutchogue. The planned services include the construction of a non-potable water supply well. As you requested of Terry Contracting, I am writing as the authorized representative of the owner of the well property to confirm that,should Terry be directed to construct the well, 1) Casola Well Drillers,Inc.has permission to drill on the Town's property and that 2)Casola Well Drillers,Inc. also has permission to apply for a well permit on the Town's behalf. incerely, �1 James Bunchuck cc: Supervisor Horton Tom Maher,D&B Robert Terry,Terry Contracting Mar 14 02 09:09a Casola Well Drillers 631 281 -0349 p. 1 0 0 CASOLA WELL DRILLERS, INC. 1408 MONTAUK HIGHWAY • MASTIC,L.I„N.Y. 11950 Telephone:281.5454(Area Code 631) March 14 , 2002 Terry Contracting 840 West Main Street Riverhead , NY 11.901 Att . Tim Sent via facsimile: 734-2917 Rig. : Firewell - Southold Dear Trim: In order to apply for a permit with the NYS Department of Environmental Consefvat.ion for the firewell. , we need the following information. 1) A letter from the property owner giving us peii:i.ission to drill the well on his property . 2) A letter from the owner giving us permission to apply for the permit on his behalf . 3) Two original surveys from an architect with well location clearly marked. 4) A l.et.ter from the Fire District stating the well will only be used for fire fighting purposes, and that the Fire District will take controlof the well cnc-e it is done, and approved . Thi DEC will not process the permit application without these items. P1Page. forward Chem to us as soon as possible. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation . Sincerely, CASOLA WELL URTLLERS , INC. Danialle Secretary dd TERRY CTRACTING & MATERIINC . 0 WEST MAIN STREET RIVERHEAD , NY 11901 ( 6 3 1 ) 727 - 0170 FAX : (631 ) 727 - 0410 May 31, 2002 Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Dvirka and Bartilucci 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Re: Southold Landfill Closure D&B No. 1314 Dear Mr. Maher: This letter is to provide a cost proposal for screening of the remaining compost located in the Borrow Pit area. The charge for screening of the remaining compost and stockpiling of the product materials will be $2800.00 per day of production. The Contractor estimates a production rate of 800 - 1200 cubic yards of screened product per day. Additionally, a single $800.00 mobilization and demobilization charge will be made. If you agree with this proposal, please return one copy of this letter with your signature below. Thank you, Timothy .. Howell cc: James Bunchuck Igor Sikiric James Mulligan Accepted: Dated: Thomas F. Maher, P.E. 5/31/2002 Page 1 of I TERRY COTRACTING & MATERIINC . 0 WEST MAIN STREET * ' RIVERHEAD , NY 11901 ( 6 3 1 ) 727 - 0170 FAX : ( 631 ) 727 - 0410 May 29, 2002 Thomas F. Maher, P.E. Dvirka and Bartilucci 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Re: Southold Landfill Closure D&B No. 1314 Dear Mr. Maher: Attached, please find the results of the topsoil blend organic analysis as performed by Cornell University. Cornell University applies a corrective factor to their test results that is not consistent with the specified ASTM standard. In order to obtain the proper results, I contacted Cornell University directly and requested the raw data for the test. With this data, I was able to calculate the results according to the specified ASTM standard. They are presented as follows: 1. Sample 1 (Lab ID 6410-8) a. Dry Weight Before Ignition: 2.35 g b. Dry Weight After Ignition: 2.23 g c. Percent Organic Matter: 5.11 % 2. Sample 2 (Lab ID 6410-7) a. Dry Weight Before Ignition: 2.23 g b. Dry Weight After Ignition: 2.09 g c. Percent Organic Matter: 6.28 % Both samples are of the 3:2:1 blend. As you can see, it appears we have achieved the necessary 5% organic content required by the Contract Specifications. Also, these numbers better correlate with those obtained by Ecotest. Further testing may be performed to assure accurate results, however, we do seek approval to begin topsoil manufacture at this time based on these results. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Thank you, Timothy�JHcwoell�� cc: James Bunchuck Igor Sikiric 5/29/2002 Page I of I Cornell NuAnt Analysis Laboratolls New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences * A Statutory College of the State University 804 Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850 * Telephone 607/255-4540 FAX 607/255-2644 I D E N T I F C A T I O N B :SAMPLED: ECELV 0 >: 1 PO T T. ... A it5> C AGE H; 6410- 8 XC 05/20/02 1 05/23/02 1 SUFF 1 289075 STS1 30 1 No (631)727-7850 A D D R E S S E S GROW R..s REAR£SENTA7IVE COOP T2 7 V XT NSIFIN NT TIMOTHY HOWELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT TERRY CONTRACT & MAT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EDUCATION CTR 840 WEST MAIN ST 423 GRIFFING AVE suite 100 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 B A C K G R O U N D I N F 0 R M A T 1 0 N >. N SoiL: Soil Assoc: Last:PNT 2ago: 3ago: Recommend Type % DM- Map Symbol Drainage :GOOD Next:PNT 2nd:PNT 3rd:PNT Grnd Cover: Org.N: Till Depth:NO-TILL Texture Variety Sur: Sub: ...... ........11-I.—......—..... NH4-N: Le Art Drain :ADEQ Topography:TOP Estab Year: Tissue ID times P205: Soil Grou :0 Cover Crop: Pot. Scab % Yr: K20: S 0 1 L T E S T R E S U L T S PH 6.6 PHOSPHORUS (P #/A) 93 POTASSIUM (K #/A) 410 MAGNESIUM (Mg #/A) 505 CALCIUM (Ca #/A) 2570 pH in CaCL2 6.1 Manganese (Mn #/A): 30 Nitrate (NO3-N #/A): 18 Aluminum (Al #/A): 60 Zinc (Zn #/A): 6.5 L I M E A N D F E R T I L I Z E R R E C 0 M M E N D A T 1 0 N 1ST YEAR: PASTLfRE �IATT:V GRIfSS£5 P:N1 2ND YEAR.'PASTURE NATIVE GRASSES <PNT 3RD:Y R. P/1S##3RE?NATIVEGRASSES: PNT Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): COMMENTS 1. RESULTS RETURNED TO COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS 2. NO RECOMMENDATIONS - SOIL NAME AND/OR SOIL ASSOCIATION WERE MISSING OR INCORRECT. Maintain a good sampling program and keep a record of all nutrient analyses and recommendations. Cornell NuAnt Analysis Laboratoles New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences * A Statutory College of the State University 804 Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850 * Telephone 607/255-4540 FAX 607/255-2644 I D E N T I F I CAT I O N 6410- 7 XC 05/20/02 1 05123/02 1 SUFF 1 289073 STS2 30 No (631)72 -7850 A D D R E S S E S GR E A1sPR £NT V 001?:ERATIVE" XT:NSTA AGENT..--"' TIMOTHY HOWELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT TERRY CONTRACT & MAT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EDUCATION CTR 840 WEST MAIN ST 423 GRIFFING AVE suite 100 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M A T I 0 N 11:1sTI MAT p P N Soil: Soil Assoc: Last:PNT 2ago: 3ago: Recommend Type % DM: Map Symbol Drainage :GOOD Next:PNT 2nd:PNT 3rd:PNT Grnd Cover: Org.N: Till Depth:NO-TILL Texture Variety Sur: Sub: NH4-N: Art Drain :ADEQ Topography:TOP Estab Year: Tissue ID Le times P205: Soil Grou :0 Cover Crop: Pot. Scab % Yr: K20: S 0 1 L T E S T R E S U L T S pH 6.6 PHOSPHORUS (P #/A) 101 POTASSIUM (K #/A) 455 MAGNESIUM (Mg #/A) 570 CALCIUM (Ca #/A) 2910 pH in CaCl2 6.1 Manganese (Mn #/A): 34 Nitrate (NO3-N #/A): 14 Aluminum (Al #/A): 55 Zinc (Zn #/A): 6.2 I M E A N D F E R T I L I Z E R R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S 1STlzGRtAT:VEGSSS PNI YEAR> PASTURE YEAR ASSES PNTR Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): COMMENTS 1. RESULTS RETURNED TO COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS 2. NO RECOMMENDATIONS - SOIL NAME AND/OR SOIL ASSOCIATION WERE MISSING OR INCORRECT. Maintain a good sampling program and keep a record of all nutrient analyses and recommendations. Cornell NuAnt Analysis Laboratoa New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences * A Statutory College of the State University 804 Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850 * Telephone 607/255-4540 FAX 607/255-2644 I D E N 4'7 I F I CAT I O N 6410- 9 XC 05/20/02 1 05/23/02 1 SUFF 1 292560 ST S3 30 1 No 631 727-7850 A D D R E S S E S P EXT R P £SENTA> VE WS :( A ENT TIMOTHY HOWELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT TERRY CONTRACT & MAT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EDUCATION CTR 840 WEST MAIN ST 423 GRIFFING AVE suite 100 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 RIVERHEAD NY 11901 B A C K G R O U N D I N F 0 R M A T 1 0 N Soil: Soil Assoc: Last:PNT 2ago: 3ago: Recommend Type % DM: Map Symbol Drainage :GOOD Next:PNT 2nd:PNT 3rd:PNT Grnd Cover: Org.N: Till Depth:NO-TILL Texture Variety Sur: Sub: NH4-N: Art Drain :ADEQ Topography:TOP Estab Year: Tissue ID Legumes P2O5: Soil Grou :0 I Cover Crop: Pot. Scab % Yr: K2O: S O I L T E S T R E S U L T S PH 6.8 PHOSPHORUS (P #/A) 143 POTASSIUM (K #/A) 825 MAGNESIUM (Mg #/A) 920 CALCIUM (Ca #/A) 4510 PH in CaCL2 6.3 Manganese (Mn #/A): 46 Nitrate (NO3-N #/A): 12 Aluminum (AL #/A): 60 Zinc (Zn #/A): 9.7 L I M E A N D F ERT I L 1 E R R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S 1ST FEAR:: PASTURE .NA7:IVE: GRASS£5 PN1 2ND YE11R. P`SfUR .NAfiI E GftA S 5;<P:NT 3RD YEAR.;RASTi)R iHAT.IVE::GRASSES: PNT Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Lime (T/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Nitrogen (N #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Phosphate (P205 #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): Potash (K2O #/A): Potash (K20 #/A): COMMENTS 1. RESULTS RETURNED TO COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS 2. NO RECOMMENDATIONS - SOIL NAME AND/OR SOIL ASSOCIATION WERE MISSING OR INCORRECT. Maintain a good sampling program and keep a record of all nutrient analyses and recommendations. EMoTESTLABORATORIES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 377 SHEFFIELD AVE. • N. BABYLON, N.Y. 11703.e.(631) 422-5777• FAX(631)422-5770 Email: ecotestlab@aol.com Website: www.ecotestiabs.com LAB NO.222164.01 05/22/02 Southold Town, Solid Waste Mgt. District P.O. Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO*: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspecfic SOURCE OF SAMPLE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COLD: RECEIVED:05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE: Sample *1 VCM Results reported on a dry weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD PH ( lab) units 6.6 05/15/02 0. 1 EPA9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 6.8 05/20/02 0.001 EPA160.4 cc:James F. Mulligan, D&B LRL=Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: R Total Volatile Solids = R Organic Material DIRECTOR d) rn = 16365 NYSDOH ID * 10320 v ge 1 of 1 SO\SS\20 IO. AaISS2 .0vi RAJ Joi7Jei(I . 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Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO*: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspecfic SOURCE OF SAMPLE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COL'D: RECEIVED: 05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE: Sample *1 VCM t F , T Results reported on a dry weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD PH ( lab) units 6 .6 05/15/02 0. 1 EPA9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 6 . 8 05/20/02 0.001 EPA160.4 cc:James F. Mulligan, DFB LRL=Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: % Total Volatile Solids = % Organic Material DIRECTOR Veagl ,rn = 1 i:0 6365 NYSDOH # 10320 e 1 of 1 COEST LABORATORIES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 377 SHEFFIELD AVE. • N. BABYLON, N.Y. 11703 *.(631)422-6777• FAX,(631) 422-6770 Email: ecotestlab@aol.com Website: www.ecotestiabs.com LAB N0.222164.02 05/22/02 Southold Town, Solid Waste Mgt. District P.O. Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO#: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspecfic SOURCE OF SAMPLE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COLD: RECEIVED:05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE: Sample *2 VCM Results reported on a dry weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD PH (lab) units 6.5 05/15/02 0.1 EPA9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 7.2 05/20/02 0.001 EPA160.4 cc:James F. Mulligan, D&B LRL=Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: % Total Volatile Solids = % Organic Material DIRECTOR rn = 16366 NYSDOH ID * 10320e 11 of 1 30\SS\20 SO. ,NdISSS.OH RAJ f317fe N . 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Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 '` ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO#: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspeef.ic SOURCE OF SAMPIsE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COLD: RECEIVED: 05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE: Sample *2 VCM Results reported on a dry weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD pH ( lab) units 6 . 5 05/15/02 0. 1 EPA.9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 7 . 2 05/20/02 0.001 EPA160. 4 `Y 1' o . Y ' cc :James F. Mulligan, D&B LRL=Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: % Total Volatile Solids = % Organic Material z DIRECTOR rn 16366 NYSDOH ID # 10320 �/Jaje 1 of 1 �� • • GGTEST LABORATORIES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 377 SHEFFIELD AVE. • N. BABYLON, N.Y. 11703 •.(631)422-6777• FAX(631)422-6770 Email: ecotestlab@aol.com Website: www.ecotestiabs.com LAB NO.222164.03 05/22/02 Southold Town, Solid Waste Mgt. District P.O. Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO*: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspecfic SOURCE OF SAMPLE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COLD: RECEIVED:05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE: Sample *3 VCM Results reported on a dry weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD PH (lab) units 6.4 05/15/02 0. 1 EPA9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 13 05/20/02 0.001 EPA160.4 cc:James F. Mulligan, D&B LRL=Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: R Total Volatile Solids = % Organic Material DIRECTOR _ d rn = 16367 NYSDOH ID * 10320 P14 1 of 1 s0\ss\20 EO . 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Box 962 Cutchogue, NY 11935-0962 ATTN: Valerie Meyer PO#: SOURCE OF SAMPLE: Unspeef c SOURCE OF SAMPLE: COLLECTED BY: DATE COL'D: RECEIVED:05/15/02 MATRIX:Soil SAMPLE Sample #3 VCM Results reported on 'd dry `weight basis DATE OF ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS UNITS RESULT FLAG ANALYSIS LRL METHOD pH ( lab) units 6 .4 05/15/02 0 . 1 EPA9045C Tot Volatile Solids % 13 05/20/02 0. 001 EPA160 . 4 t cc:James F. Mulligan, DFB LRL'-Laboratory Reporting Limit REMARKS: % Total- Volatile Solids = % Organic Material DIRECTOR rn = 16367 NYSDOH ID 10320 P g 1 of 1 Soiland Tissue Testing Laboratory West Experiment Station University of Massachusetts Amherst,MA 01003-8010 413-545-2311 • UMAS� 413-545-1931 fax � �. ,ytwi S hap://www.timass.edu/plsoils/soiltest The results of this test are meant to help evaluate a compost's quality as an agronomic or horticultural resource. Although several additional tests are possible to characterize compost, they can be expensive and the additional information obtained can sometimes be inferred by careful monitoring of the materials during the composting process. pH - The pH of finished compost should be near neutral (7.0). Values below 6 and above 8 may indicate a problem with the starting materials,the composting process, or both. Electrical Conductivity (Soluble Salts) - Electrical Conductivity (EC) is a measure of dissolved salts present in the compost after mixing one part dry compost with two parts water. Since dissolved salts conduct electricity they are expressed in terms of the electrical conductivity of the filtered mixture. Acceptable levels are determined on the basis of the intended use of the compost. EC values below 2.0 can be considered save for most all applications. Composts with values higher than 5.0 should only be used as soil amendments. Coarse Fragments - The coarse fragments of a compost is that percentage of the compost (dry weight basis) that is larger than 2 mm. All chemical tests reported are performed on material less than 2 mm. The results of samples having more than 20 % coarse fragments should probably be adjusted. Coarse fragments may include wood chips, roots, gravel, glass, or plastic. They may be natural constituents of the starting materials, organic additives used as bulking agents (to maintain aeration during composting), or undesirable foreign matter. Moisture Content - A compost's moisture content, as received, has limited significance. It is assumed that this moisture condition is typical for the material, as it exists in the pile when the compost is ready for use. Optimal moisture contents may be better defined if the total water holding capacity (WHC) of a compost is known. Materials containing moisture contents less than 40% of WHC mav indicate that inadequate moisture was present in the pile to finish the composting process. At moisture contents greater than 80% of WHC insufficient oxygen may have been available to finish the process. The WHC of a compost will be a function of its percentages of coarse fragments and organic matter, and the degree of breakdown of the starting materials. Bulk Density - The determination of bulk density allows a conversion of nutrient data to a volume basis (the form in which the compost is handled). The compost(as received) is transferred into a wide mouth volumetric cylinder. It is then shaken gently and tapped lightly to a level surface. It's volume and mass are obtained. It is then dried and weighed again. The mass per unit volume(g/cm3 or lbs/yd3) both moist and dry can then be determined. Organic Matter and Estimated Organic Carbon - Organic matter (OM) is determined by loss on ignition at 450 degrees C. Organic carbon (OC) is estimated by multiplying the OM percentage by 0.54. This conversion factor was obtained from UMass Soil Lab data and agrees well with other values reported in the compost literature. The amount of OM in a compost sample will depend on the nature of the starting materials and the degree of decomposition. Most finished composts tested by this laboratory have 25-40 % OM (13-22% OC). There is no ideal organic matter content for finished compost. If all factors related to the biochemical breakdown of raw substrates are ideal, a final organic matter percentage near 30% by weight is common. The remaining 70% is mineral matter and ash. Total Nitrogen - Compost can be a significant source of nitrogen (N). Measuring the total N content and the current levels of nitrate-N and ammonium-N of a compost is straightforward. Evaluating the "availability" of that N to a growing crop is more difficult. Most composts contain ab t 1% total N on a d� wei ht basis (-79s/cu btc yard or —20 lbs/dry ton (-10 lbs/moist ton). This means that an application of 50 dry tons/acre would add 1000 lbs N/acre! Only a small proportion of this N will be available to the crop the first year. If the compost is finished one can usually assume that about 10%of the total N will become available during the year of application. A total N level between 0.75% and 2.5% is normal. Values below this range often indicate a high mineral content in the compost (OM less than 20%). This may indicate that it has been diluted with soil or that the composting process has proceeded to an advanced stage and that some amount of soil material was included in the original compost recipe. Starting materials low in N may also be a contributing factor. Nitrogen contents above 2.5% are most often associated with high organic matter levels (>60%), and/or nitrogen rich starting components. Evaluating other test values and knowing the compost's history and appearance will usually reveal which of these conditions exist. C:N Ratio -The C:N ratio is the relative proportion of organic carbon (OC)to total nitrogen in the compost. A "typical" compost recipe may start with a C:N ratio of about 30 (30 parts OC to 1 part nitrogen). As composting proceeds microbes in the mixture use the carbon substrates as their main energy source, oxidizing it and releasing carbon dioxide gas. Assuming that nitrogen is conserved (not lost as a gas or leached) in a moist, well-aerated pile, the C:N ratio decreases with time. Depending on the nature of the starting materials a final ratio of 15 to 20 should indicate a finished product. As stated for total nitrogen, an evaluation of other test values and a knowledge of the compost's history and appearance can help interpret C:N ratio values Nitrate and Ammonium Levels - Nitrate-N and Ammonium-N are the common "mineralized" forms of nitrogen in compost. One feature of composts nearing completion is the production of nitrate-N. This may be an indication that nitrogen in excess of that required to further decompose carbon substrates may be present. Levels as high as 1000 mg/kg are not uncommon. This nitrogen is readily available to plants, but leaches easily if not used. Ammonium-N levels, in well-managed composting operations, are usually low (<100 mg/kg). High levels may indicate poor aeration, excessively wet conditions, nitrogen-rich starting materials, and/or an actively decomposing mixture. High ammonium-N levels at high pH can result in gaseous losses of nitrogen. The use of such composts in large quantities can severely damage sensitive plants. Nutrient Rating - This is a measure of available plant nutrients. Values are expressed on a weight basis in mg/kg (PPM). The bar graph rating indicates the extent to which a soil test rating might be increased by this compost if applied at a rate of 50 tons/acre(-1 ton/1000 sq feet or about a 1 inch layer)and incorporated into the top 8 inches of soil. Equivalent Base Cation Percentages - These values express the "equivalent" percentages of Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium in the compost extract. When mixed into soil most of these cations will be retained on the soil's exchange complex.A well-balanced compost will generally have values near: Calcium-80%; Magnesium-15%; Potassium-5%. Extractable Micronutrients - At the present time little information is available to interpret the significance of these values. Test levels falling within the ranges listed for compost can be considered save and beneficial. Boron levels higher than the range provided should be considered suspect and limits should be imposed on the compost's use. Extractable Heavy Metals - The levels of heavy metals extracted by Morgan's Solution are reported as a guide to the environmentally sound use of compost. Most composts present no problem in this regard. The ranges provided indicate safe levels for these metals. Higher levels should arise some suspicion regarding the compost's raw ingredients. In such cases it may be advisable to have a Total Metal Analysis performed on the compost to determine heavy metal loading rates. Issued by UMass Extension,Robert Helgesen,Dean,in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914;USDA and Massachusetts Counties cooperating. UMass Extension offers equal opportunity in programs and employment. 04/24/2002 10:21 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTING PAGE 01 UNIVERSITY of Agroecology Program MASSACHUSETTS Soil and,Plant'issue Testing Laboratory West Experiment Station I PON A$8. UMass Extension Box 38010 Amherst,MA 01003-8010 413.545.2311 Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory 413.545.1931 fax FAX Transmittal 1-0--.7 � A To: 1 VL�.--� u v� c\,V\ t) c,\,, O\ Fax 4 : Tele, #: From: �' O Soil ani Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory West Experiment Station iversity of Massachusetts Amherst,MA 01003-8020 Fax#: (413)545-1931 Tele./#,:(41 545-2311 545-2311 Number of Pi i ges, (incl tiding this page) Notes: I i Mass Exft siol Wo inq Partners United$[atm Lkpa mcnt a(Agri all rt r n nrr*ting, -. - Unjv061ty c7+14-f- tr.xtrnrion oEiers equal oppgrtuaily ui program■and cmplovrnml. 04/24/2002 10: 21 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTING PAGE 02 ANALYSIS REPORT FOR CONDOST 04/21, Ji BOIL AND PLANT TI99VZ T89TINO LABORATORY Lab Numbers C010325-117 W16BT MCPXRZ11=ffT STATION Sag Nueber: 49433 UNZWRSITY OF MABBACHUSZTTS AMEMST, MA 01003 SAMPLZ INFORMATION Sou OLD DSK/JIM BUNCZOCK OMPOSTING MZTHOD P.O. Box 962 on: CUTCUOWX, NY 11933 NTZNDZD U82: OMP OMMITS: 1/3 MQLCR 1/3 $AND l /3 BOIL COMPOST ANALY818 FORT SA LZ ID: A Dry Hulk Da" ity: 1.50 grasps/cm3 (1.26 tons/ 3) Moisture As Received: 0.0 B Moist )sulk Density: 1.50 gtaaas/cm3 (1.26 ton4/yd3) RN (v:v) : 6.2 soluble Salta (Zlec. Gond.) = 0.28 d8/M Total Nitrogen: 0.11 % ( 2.8 1b•/yd3) Nitrate-N: 11 mg/kg (0.03 lbs/yd3) Ammonium-N: 2 mo/kg (0,01 lbs/yd3) Organio hatter: 3.0 Estimated Organic Carbon: 2.1 $ Carb*A/Nitrogen Ratio: 18.7 NUTRISNT RATING NUTRIENT LZVZL .- PPM LOW MEDIUMHIGH VZRY RIGZ Phosphorus (P) 21 x .� .. �_. _ .. .. Potassium W 114 x Calcium (CA) 747 x Magnesium (Mg) 152 x SQUIvALZNT SASH CATION P*jwgirrAM110 POTENTIAL ACIDITY Ca =70.9 Mg ■23.7 X : 5.5 1.0 lbs CaCO3/yd3 i ZxTRACTAELZ MICRORi=IRIRTS >sxTRACTABLZ XNAVY MZTALs MICRONLTPRIZUT mg/kg COMPOST RAMOR NOTAL mg/kg COMPOST RANDS Borg= (iy- 0.0- (0.5-20) Lead (Pb) 0.9- (0-25) Manganese (1m) 9.2 (5-200) Codmium (Cd) 0.0 (0-1.0) Zinc (Ln) 1.8 (5-50) Nickel (Ni) 0.0 (0-2.5) Copper (Cu) 0.4 (0.5-5) Chre+=LL= (Cr) 0.0 (0-2.8) Iron (Fe) 3.2 (5-200) Consult •=c osed in :rpretatim:a sheet. Questions Mali-be directed to *inter Trask Mangan (extension specialist) at (973) 422-6374 or the Mass Sail Lab at (413)545-2311 04/24/2002 10:21 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTING PAGE 33 Soil sett Plaut lbswa pp WeaExpwignm Su ion uMYW5*Y of IfL�huxm Y 0 Areherrt.MA 010034010 413 .1311 41340•1411 Fw+ "F 77# , : . i'.UMASS bWJJwww. mkJp1vwWoils .!to .... The results of this test are meant to help evaluate a compost's quality as an agronomic or horticultural resource. Although several additional tests are possible to characterize compost, they can be expensive and the additional information obtained can sometimes be inferred by careful monitoring of the materials during the composting process. Jffi-The pH of finished compost should be near neutral (7A).Values below 6 and above 8 may indicate a problem with the stetting materials.the composting process,or both. Electrical Conductivity (Soluble Sirlts) -EJectrical Conductivity(EC) is a measure of dissolved salts present in the compost after mining one part dry compost with two parts water, Since dissolved salts conduct electricity they art expressed in terms of the electrical conductivity of the filtered mixture.Acceptable levels are determined on the basis of the intended use of the compost. EC values below 2.0 can be considered save for most all applications. Composts with values higher than 5.0 should only be used as soil amendments. Coarse Fraguma a • The coarse fragments of a compost is that percentage of the compost(dry weight basis) that is larger than 2 mm. All chemical tests reported aro performed on material less than 2 mm. The results of samples having more than 20%coarse fragments should probably be adjusted.Coarse fragments may include wood chips,roots,gravel, glass, or plastic. They may be natural constituents of the starting materials, organic additives used as bulking agents(to maintain aeration during composting),or undesirable foreign matter. Moisture Content - A compost's moisture content, as received, has limited significance. It is assumed that this moisture condition is typical for the material,as it exists in the pile when the compost is ready for use.Optimal moisture contents may be better defined if the total water holding capacity (WHC)of a compost is known. Materials containing moisture contents less than 40% of WHC n1y indicate that inadequate moisture was present in the pile to finish the composting process. At moisture contents greater than 800/o of WHC insufficient oxygen M have been available to f nish the process. The WHC of a compost will be a function of its percentages of coarse Traginents and organic matter, and the degree of breakdown of the starting materials. Bulk Density - The determination of bulk density allows a conversion of nutrient data to a volume basis(the form in which the compost is handled).The compost(as recaived)is tr4ntfenvd into a wide mouth volumetric cylinder. It is then shaken gently and tapped lightly to a level surface. It's volume and mass are obtained It is then dried and weighed again_ The mass per unit volume(g/cm3 or lbs/yd3)both moist and dry can then be determined. Oceanic Matter mad lEstiillAlif#d"Q11'i:,UJS QrWn.- Organic matter (OM) is determined by loss on ignition at 450 degrees C. Organic carbon (OC) is estimated by multiplying the OM percentage by 0.54. This conversion ('actor was obtained from UMass Soil Lab data and agrees well with other values reported in the compost literature.The amount of OM in a compost sample will depend on the nature of the starting materials and the degree of decomposition. Most finished composts tested by this laboratory have 25.40%OM(13-22%OC).There is no ideal organic matter content for finished compost. If all factors related to the biochemical breakdown of raw substrates are ideal, a final organic matter percentage near 309/0 by weight is common.The remaining 7081/0 is mineral matter and ash. Total Nitroeen - Compost can be a significant source of nitrogen (N). Measuring the total N content and the current levels of nitrate-N and art monium-N of a compost is straightforward. Evaluating the "availability"of that N to a growing crop is mora difficult. 04/24/2002 10: 21 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTING PAGE. 04 Most composts contain about I% total N on a dry weight basis (-7 lbs/cubic yard or —20 lbs/dry ton (-10 lbs/moist ton). This means that an application of 50 dry tons/acre would add 1000 lbs N/acre! Only a small proportion of this N will be available to the crop the fust year.If the compost is finished one can usually assume that about 10%of the total N will become available during the year of application. A total N level between 0.75%and 2.5% is normal. Values below this range often indicate a high mineral content in the compost(OM less than 20°/0). This may indicate that it has been diluted with soil or that the composting process has proceeded to an advanced stage and that some amount of soil material was included in the original compost recipe. Starting mater4is low in N may also be a contributing factor. Nitrogen contents above 2.5% are most often associated with high organic matter levels (>600/0), and/or nitrogen rich starting components. Evaluating other test values and knowing the compost's history and appearance will usually reveal which of these conditions exist. C:N Ratio-The C:N ratio is the relative proportion of organic carbon(OC)to total nitrogen in the compost,A"typical" compost recipe may start with a C:N ratio of about 30(30 parts OC to 1 part nitrogen). As composting proceeds microbes in the mixture use the carbon substrates as their main energy source, oxidizing it and releasing carbon dioxide gas. Assuming that nitrogen is conserved(not lost as a gas or leached) in a moist,well-aerated pile,the C:N ratio decreases with time.Depending on the nature of the starting materials a final ratio of 15 to 20 should indicate a finished product.As stated for total nitrogen, an evaluation of other test values and a knowledge of the compost's history and appearance can help interpret C:N ratio values Nitrate stud Ammonium Levels - Nitrate-N and Ammonium-N are the common "mineralized" forms of nitrogen in compost. One feature of composts nearing completion is the production of nitrate-N. This may be an indication that nitrogen in excess of that required to further decompose carbon substrates may be present. Levels as high as 1000 mg/kg are not uncommon. This nitrogen is readily available to plants, but leaches easily if not used. Ammonium-N levels, in well-managed composting operations,are usually low(<I 00 mg/kg). High levels may indicate poor aeration,excessively wet conditions, nitrogen-rich starting materials, and/or an actively decomposing mixture. High ammonium-N levels at high pH can result in gaseous losses of nitrogen. The use of such composts in large quantities can severely damage sensitive plants. Nutrient Raftl_- This is a measure of available plant nutrients. Values are expressed on a weight basis in mg/kg (PPM). The bar graph rating indicates the extent to which a soil test rating might be increased by this compost if applied at a rate of 50 tons/acre(—1 ton/1000 sq feet or about a t inch layer)and incorporated into the top 9 inches of soil. Eauivaknt Base Cation Percentages - These values express the "equivalent" percentages of Calcium, Magnesium, and potassium in the compost extract. When mixed into soil most of these cations will be retained on the soil's exchange complex.A well-balanced compost will generally have values new:Calcium-90%;Magnesium-15%;Potassium-5%. Extraetable Mleronutrieats - At the present time little information is available to interpret the significance of these values.Test levels falling within the ranges listed for compost can be considered save and beneficial.Boron levels higher than the range provided should be considered suspect and limits should be imposed on the compost's use. Extrac�able Heavy Metals -The levels of heavy metals extracted by Morgan's Solution are reported as a guide to the environmentally sound use of compost. Most composts present no problem in this regard. The ranges provided indicate safe levels for these metals.Higher levels should arise some suspicion regarding the compost's raw ingredients. In such cases it may be advisable to have a Total Metal Analysis performed on the compost to determine heavy metal loading rates. Issued by UMass Extension,Robert Helgmn,Dean,in fttttlternnce of the Acti of May 8 and June?0.1914,USDA,and Musachusetts Counties cooperating.UMn!5 Externion offers equal opportunity in programs and employment. ANALYSIS REPORT FOR COMPOST 04/21/02 SOIL AND PLANT TISSUE TESTING LABORATORY Lab Number: C010325-117 WEST EXPERIMENT STATION Bag Number: 49433 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST, MA 01003 SAMPLE INFORMATION SOUTHHOLD DSW/JIM BUNCHUCK COMPOSTING METHOD: P.O. BOX 962 AGE: CUTCHOGUE, NY 11935 INTENDED USE: COMPONENTS: 1/3 MULCH 1/3 SAND 1 /3 SOIL COMPOST ANALYSIS REPORT SAMPLE ID: A Dry Bulk Density: 1.50 grams/cm3 (1.26 tons/yd3) Moisture As Received: 0.0 % Moist Bulk Density: 1.50 grams/cm3 (1.26 tons/yd3) PH (v:v) : 6.2 Soluble Salts (Elec. Cond. ) : 0.28 dS/M Total Nitrogen: 0.11 % ( 2.8 lbs/yd3) Nitrate-N: 11 mg/kg (0.03 lbs/yd3) Ammonium-N: 2 mg/kg (0.01 lbs/yd3) Organic Matter: 3.8 % Estimated Organic Carbon: 2.1 % Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio: 18.7 NUTRIENT RATING NUTRIENT LEVELS: PPM LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH Phosphorus (P) 21 x Potassium (K) 114 x Calcium (Ca) 747 x Magnesium (Mg) 152 x EQUIVALENT BASE CATION PERCENTAGES POTENTIAL ACIDITY Ca =70.9 Mg =23.7 K = 5.6 1.0 lbs CaCO3/yd3 EXTRACTABLE MICRONUTRIENTS EXTRACTABLE HEAVY METALS MICRONUTRIENT mg/kg COMPOST RANGE METAL mg/kg COMPOST RANGE Boron (B) 0.8 (0.5-20) Lead (Pb) 0.9 (0-25) Manganese (Mn) 9.2 (5-200) Cadmium (Cd) 0.0 (0-1.0) Zinc (Zn) 1.8 (5-50) Nickel (Ni) 0.0 (0-2.5) Copper (Cu) 0.4 (0.5-5) Chromium (Cr) 0.0 (0-2.5) Iron (Fe) 3.2 (5-200) Consult enclosed interpretation sheet. Questions may be directed to either Frank Mangan (Extension Specialist) at (978) 422-6374 or the UMass Soil Lab at (413)545-2311 04%14/202)2 10:17 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTIt4C PAGE 01 UNIVERSITY of MASSACHUSETTS Agroeeology Program $oil and Plant 7isrwe in Testing Labons" U"48S. UMass EXtensjon Weer Experiment Station Box 38010 Amherst,MA 01003-8010 413.S 45.2311 Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory 413.545.1931 fax FAX Transmittal To: k Fax# Tele.#: From: Soil and Plant Time Teating Laboratory West Experiment Station University of Massachusetts Amherst,MA 01003-8020 Fax#: (413)545-1931 Tele. #: (413)545-2311 Dat;'-' _ 1.4011c:"--/� =tz Number of Pages: (including this page) Notes: UMass Extension: WO/lring Partrters Utt'Md Stu"D•wrmtcnt of Ag,kWwre roopentbrK. 1)e1yaft of Msuriitusms Erg«wwn oihn oqa■I opportunity in pwaft and employment. 02/14/2002 10;17 4135451931 UMASS SOIL TESTING PAGE 232 ANBI,YSIS REPORT FOR COWOOT 02/11/02 SOIL AND PLANT TIBSUB TESTING LABORATORY Lab Number: CO20206-108 'NEST EZPZRZ3UWT STATION sag M or: 49185 UNIVMSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AWMRST, VA 01003 SAMPLE INPOPMATION TOM OF 60V"WLD/J aUNCBUCX COMPOSTING MX=OD: P.O. sox 969 AGE; CUTCEOGDE, HY 11935 INTENDED TISE: COMPONENTS COKPOST ANALYSIS REPORT SAMPLE IDs CCUPOST Dry Bulk Density: 0.43 grad/ami (0.36 tons/yd3) Kbiature xs Roaeived: 40.0 % Hoist Bulk Density- 0.71 gravers/ou3 (0.60 tons/yd3) Coarse Fragments: 21.9 px (V-.V) -. 1.0 soluble Salts (Elec. Cond.) : 1.13 ds/K Total Nitrogen: 0.67 t ( 4.8 lbs/yd3) Nitrate-N: 186 mg/kg (0.13 lbs/yd3) Amsonium-N- 17 ag/kg (0.01 lbs/yd3) Organic Natters 17.7 % Estimated Organic Carbon: 9.6 +t Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio: 14.3 NOTRIEHT RATING NUTRIENT LwVZLS: pPM LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERT trOH Phosphorus (P) 187 --- Potassium (X) 1280 Caleium (CO 4316 xxxwM Magnesium (Mg) 979 EQUIVALENT WE CATION TERCENTA=S POTENTIAL ACIDITY Cs x65.7 Mg *24.5 X s10.0 0.0 The CsCO3/yd3 EZTRACTABLE MICRONOTRIENTB TRACTABLE HEAVY METALS MZCRONU xr=T wq/kg COMPOST RAxax METAL mq/kp COMPOST RANGE apron (BT- 6.0- (0.5-20) Lead T 1.6� (0-25) Manganese (Mn) 20.6 (5-200) Cadmium (Cd) 0.1 (0-1.0) zinc (Ln) 4.4 (5-50) Nickel (Ni) 0.2 (0-2.5) Copper (Cu) 1.0 (0.5-S) Chromium (Cr) 0.1 (0-2.5) Iran (F•) 13.0 (5-200) Conan enc os nterpreta ion ghost- est ons may be disectod to either !rank Mangan (Extension Specialist) at (978) 492-6374 or the Maass soil Lab at. (413)543-2311 02114/2072 10:17 4135451931 UMASS SL'IL TESj'TNG PAGE 74 Most composts contain about 1% total N on a dry weight basis (-7 ft/cubic yard or --20 lbs/dry ton (-10 lbs/moist ton), This means that an application of 50 dry tons/acre would add 1000 lbs N/acre! Only a small proportion of this N will be available to the crop the first year.If the compost is finished one can usually assume that about 10%of the total N will become available during the year of application. A total N level between 0.75% and 2.5% is normal, Values below this range often indicate a high mineral content in the compost(OM less than 20%). This may indicate that it has been diluted with soil or that the composting process has proceeded to an advanced stage and that some amount of soil material was included in the original compost recipe. Starting materials low in N may also be a contributing factor. Nitrogen contents above 2.5% are most often associated with high organic matter levels (>60a/9), and/or nitrogen rich starting components. Evaluating other test values and knowing the compost's history and appearance will usually reveal which of these conditions exist. C:N Rado-The CN ratio is the relative proportion of organic carbon(OC)to total nitrogen in the compost.A"typical" compost recipe may start with a C:N ratio of about 30(30 parts OC to l part nitrogen).As composting proceeds microbes in the mixture use the carbon substrates as their main energy source, oxidizing it and releasing carbon dioxide gas. Assuming that nitrogen is conserved (not lost as a gas or leached) in a moist,well-aerated pile,the C:N ratio decreases with time.Depending on the nature of the starting materials a final ratio of 15 to 20 should indicate a finished product, As stated for total nitrogen, an evaluation of other test values and a knowledge of the compost's history and appearance can help interpret C:N ratio values Nitrate And_Axamoeium Levels - Nitrate-N and Ammonium-N are the common "mineralized" forms of nitrogen in compost. One feature of composts nearing completion is the production of nitrate-N. This may be an indication that nitrogen in excess of that required to further decompose carbon substrates may be present. Levels as high as 1000 mg/kg are not uncommon. This nitrogen is readily available to plants, but leaches easily if not used. Ammonium-N levels, in well-managed composting operations, are usually low(<100 mg/kg). High levels may indicate poor aeration,excessively wet conditions, nitrogen-rich starting materials, and/or an actively decomposing mixtufe. High wrunorkium-N levels at high pH can result in gaseous losses of nitrogen. The use of such composts in large quantities can severely damage sensitive plants. Nutrient Ratina - This is a measure of available plant nutrients. Values are expressed on a weight basis in mg/kg (PPM). The bar graph rating indicates the extent to which a soil test rating might be increased by this compost if applied at a rate of 50 tons/acre(—I ton/1000 sq feet or about a I inch layer)and incorporated into the top B inches of soil. LQUivaltnt Base Cation tMenLayes -These values express the "equivalent" percentages of Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium in the compost cxtract. When mixed into soil most of these cations will be retained on the soil's exchange complex.A well-balanced compost will generally have values near:Calcium-sWo;Magnesium-1 s%;Potassitutt-5%. Extractable Mieiron4trients9 - At the prmertt time little information is available to interpret the significance of these values.Test levels falling within the ranges listed for compost can be considered save and beneficial. Boron levels higher than the range provided should be considered suspect and limits should be imposed on the compost's use. Extractable Heaw Metals-The levels of heavy metals extracted by Morgan's Solution are reported as a guide to the environmentally sound use of compost. Most composts present no problem in this regard. The iranges provided indicate safe levels for these metals. Higher levels should arise some suspicion regarding the compost's raw ingredients. In such cases it may be advisable to have a Total Metal Analysis performed on the compost to determine heavy metal loading rates, Issued by UMaas Extsritsion,Robert Helgesen,Dean,in fl►rHterance of the Acs of May I and lune 30, 1914;USDA and Massachusetts Counties cwperating.VMaso Extension often equal opportunity in progtams and employment. 02/14/2002 10, 17 4125451931 UMASS SOIL TEST143 PAG_ 03 t .Sall=0 el"t mime f —....+o.•J ` +fi` �a �� ' ,� S.;l: t l. War F.xperimeu airier j Univm ofkJWWhUX4S Amhwnf,MA 01003-SOIO0. 00 413.515.2311 UMAl�CS. 413.34 -1"1 Mr .a✓vi.osrwr .kW.':`;lam The results of this test are meant to help evaluate a compost's quality as an agronomic or horticultural resource. Although several additional tests are possible to characterize compost, they can be expensive and the additional information obtained can sometimes be Inferred by careful monitoring of the materials during the composting process. 2- -The pH of finished compost should be naw neutral(7.0). Values below 6 and above 8 amy indicate a problem with the starting materials,the composting process,or both. metrical Conductivity (UALuble Salts) -Electrical Conductivity (EC) is a measure of dissolved salts present in the compost after mixing one part dry compost with two parts water. Since dissolved salts conduct electricity they are expressed in terms of the electrical conductivity of the filtered mixture. Acceptable levels are determined on the basis of the intended use of the compost. EC values below 2.0 can be considered save for most all applications. Composts with values higher than 5.0 should only be used as soil amendments. Coarse Fragments - The coarse fragments of a compost is that percentage of the compost(dry weight basis) that is larger than 2 mm. All chemical tests reported are performed on material less than 2 mm. The results of samples having more than 20%coarse fragments should probably be adjusted. Coarse fragments may include wood chips, roots,gravel, glass, or plastic. They may be natural constituents of the starting materials, organic additives used as bulking agents(to maintain aeration during composting),or undesirable foreign matter. Mnistare Cpateat - A compost's moisture content as received, has limited significance. It is assumed that this moisture condition is typical for the material,as it exists in the pile when the compost is ready for use.Optimal moisture contents may be better defined if the total water holding capacity (WHC)Of compost is known. Materials containing moisture contents less than 409/9 of WHC @gy indicate that inadequate moisture was present in the pile to finish the composting process. At moisture contents greater than 804/6 of WHC insufficient oxygen ray have been available to finish the process. The WHC of a oompost will be a function of its percentages of coarse fragments and organic matter, and the degree of breakdown of the starting materials. Bulk Density - The determination of bulk density allows a conversion of nutrient data to a volume basis(the form in which the compost is handled).The compost(as received)is transferred into a wide mouth volumetric cylinder.It is then shaken gently and tapped lightly to a level surface. Its volume and mass are obtained. It is then dried and weighed again. The mass per unit volume(glcnt3 or Ibs/yd3)both tnoist and dry can then be determined. Organic Matter and Estimated Organic Carbon Organic matter (OM) is determined by loss on ignition,at 450 degrees C. Organic carbon (OC) is estimated by multiplying the OM percentage by 0.34. This conversion factor was obtained from UMass Soil Lab data and agrees well with other values reported in the compost literature. The amount of OM in a compost sample will depend on the nature of the starting materials and the degree of decomposition. Most finished composts tested by this laboratory have 25-40%OM (l 3-22%( C). There is no ideal organic matter content for finished compost. If all factors related to the biochemical breakdown of raw substrates are ideal, a final organic matter percentage near 306/6 by weight is common.The retraining 70%is mineral matter and ash, Total Nitrogen - Compost can be a significant source of nitrogen (N). Measuring the total N content and the current levels of nitrate-N and ammonium-N of a compost is straightforward. Evaluating the "availability"of that N to a growing crop is more difficult.