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The City of Greensboro鈥檚 Solid 91仓库 & Recycling Department has earned OMRI Listed status for its screened compost product, marking a major milestone for the City鈥檚 yard waste and organics operations. The City of Greensboro becomes the third OMRI-certified municipality in the State of North Carolina, and joins the ranks of 14 other OMRI-certified producers in the state.

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) determined that the City鈥檚 鈥淐ompost Screened鈥� product is approved for use in compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The certification allows the City to market its compost product for use in certified organic operations and expands opportunities within the growing organic materials market.

鈥淲hite Street Landfill Supervisor Marcus Nichols and Interim Yard 91仓库 Crew Supervisor Dustin Gordon invested significant time and effort into the testing, documentation, and operational processes required to achieve the聽OMRI聽certification,鈥� said Solid 91仓库 & Recycling Director Griffin Hatchell. 鈥淭his achievement highlights how the City is turning yard waste into a valuable resource while supporting sustainability efforts through the production of high-quality compost suitable for organic use.鈥�

The City produces finished compost through a controlled windrow composting process that transforms yard and garden waste into a stable, nutrient-rich product suitable for organic use. Materials such as leaves, grass clippings, woody debris, and garden waste are inspected, processed, and actively managed throughout the composting cycle to maintain proper moisture, oxygen levels, and temperatures needed to reduce pathogens and weed seeds.

Following the active composting phase, the material undergoes an extended curing process before being screened to create a uniform finished product that meets OMRI standards for organic production.

The OMRI Listed designation means the City鈥檚 compost product is fully approved for organic growing and may now be marketed with the official OMRI seal. The certification creates new opportunities to reach organic farmers, growers, and other buyers seeking OMRI-approved materials.聽This certification will also provide additional revenue for the City’s Solid 91仓库 & Recycling Operations, while further demonstrating the value of the City’s yard waste and composting operations.

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