Public Utilities

Com-Til

Com-Til is a dark, rich compost that will break up tough clay soil, add valuable organic matter, provide both macro and micro nutrients, help retain moisture and provide a decorative mulch. The product is made from residual bio-solids from the City of Columbus wastewater treatment plants, yard waste and wood chips.

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PRICING:

Com-Til (traditional): $16 per cubic yard

Com-Til Plus (soil conditioner): $12 per cubic yard

Only cash and checks are accepted

Use Com-Til In:

Lawns
Gardens
Potting
Transplants

Recommended Application Rates

Vegetable Garden: 1/2 inch annually

Annual Beds: 1 - 2 inches mixed into 4-12 inches of soil. Spread evenly over existing material: 1/4 inch in the Spring or up 1/2 inch in the Fall. For separation or new planting, use 1-2 inches mixed into 4-12 inches of soil.

Transplants: Trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs: mix 30% COM-TIL to 70% existing soil.

Lawns: Spread evenly over existing turf: 1/4 to 1/2 inch. New installations or sod: use 1-2 inches mixed into 4-12 inches of soil.

Potting: Use 1 part Com-Til to 6 parts soil.

Mulch: 1-2 inches - or use 1 inch under wood mulch to retain nitrogen.

These applications depend on existing soil conditions and the type of plant material grown. Conversion factor: 1 cubic yard covers 1000 square ft. at 1/4 inches. To determine how much you will need, please view our chart.

PURCHASING Information:

Com-Til is available for purchase by cash or check only in bulk quantities. It is priced per cubic yard (one cubic yard weighs about 1,000 pounds), but customers can buy as much or as little as they need. Customers may bag material by bringing their own containers. Material transported in open trucks or trailers must be covered. A normal pick-up truck holds about two cubic yards. Delivery service is not offered by the Com-Til Office but customers can arrange delivery with a private hauler. Purchase Locations & Hauling

Prices effective February 1, 2007: