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Compost Program
Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agricultural Soils
 Carbon sequestration through increasing the organic content of soils is very important of global climate change reduction meaures.

Increasing soil organic content enhances soil quality, reduces soil erosion and degradation, improves surface water quality, and increases soil productiving.
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Residents take compost to build healthy soil and create beautiful green gardens! Building Community by Building Healthy Soils!

The Anaheim Independencia Community Center is dedicated to bring any possible means of assistance to all its residents. OCSD and Synagro joined their cause by donating compost for its members. The community, better known as La Colonia, appreciated the free soil amendment and was supportive of OCSD’s efforts to recycle biosolids through composting.


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OCSD staff receiving comment card regarding OCSD biosolids program. OCSD Gives Compost and Gets Public Input at Cypress Community Festival
 On Saturday, July 28, the City of Cypress celebrated its 27th annual Cypress Community Festival where thousands of people enjoy music, dance performances, a car show and much more.  For the second year in row, OCSD staff had a booth to provide information on the benefits of recycling biosolids and request people’s input on OCSD’s biosolids program via public comment cards.
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News Image New Landscaping at Plant No. 1 Administration Building
 You may have noticed the new landscaping in front of the Administration building (see picture summary). Not only did the project use compost made from our OCSD biosolids, this is the first project that utilized the new specifications requiring the contractor to buy compost made from our biosolids! Find out why this is such a big win for us!
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Using compost helps your flowers and grass grow big and beautiful! Orange County Compost Information
 Looking for nutrient-rich compost for your garden? Looking to save water? Find out how compost can help you build a beautiful, healthy lawn or garden!
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