Results of Illinois' Statewide Compost Study. Selected Metal and PesticideContent of Raw and Mature Compost Samples from Eleven Facilities

摘要

Eleven landscape waste composting facilities situated throughout the state ofIllinois were selected for seasonal testing of raw and mature compost to determine the content of twenty-five (25) elements as well as organochlorine, carbamate and organophosphate pesticides. Of the heavy metals and pesticides analyzed, data regarding those most likely to be of interest from an environmental/public health standpoint are presented and discussed.