[CH] Densities

Byron Bromley (Byron.Bromley@gsd-co.com)
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:17:32 -0500

Here is a few variations of compost densities.
Weight is per cu yd.
Source my County Agent

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It varies greatly due to the materials that made up the compost and the 
moisture content of the compost.

The range can be:
Leaves Loose and Dry            300
Leaves Compacted and Moist      500
Grass Clippings Loose           400
Grass Clippings Compacted       800
Cattle Manure                   1450
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Byron