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<p>Compost shall be stable, humus-like material produced from the aerobic decomposition of organic feedstocks, composted and cured until maturity. Compost shall be produced under the Compost Council of [http://www.compost.org/CQA-En.html| Canada’s Compost Quality Alliance] (CQA) certification program through testing by an [http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/soillabs.htm| OMAFRA accredited soil laboratory], and certified as category ‘AA’ under [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2| Ontario Compost Quality Standards.]</p>
<p>Compost shall be stable, humus-like material produced from the aerobic decomposition of organic feedstocks, composted and cured until maturity. Compost shall be produced under the Compost Council of [http://www.compost.org/CQA-En.html Canada’s Compost Quality Alliance] (CQA) certification program through testing by an [http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/soillabs.htm| OMAFRA accredited soil laboratory], and certified as category ‘AA’ under [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2 Ontario Compost Quality Standards.]</p>
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<caption><strong>Specifications for category 'AA' product under Ontario Compost Quality Standards</strong></caption>
<caption><strong>Specifications for category 'AA' product under Ontario Compost Quality Standards</strong></caption>
<tr><td>Organic matter</td><td>> 30% by dry weight</td></tr>
<tr><td>Organic matter</td><td>> 30% by dry weight</td></tr>
<tr><td>C/N ratio</td><td>12 to 22</td></tr><tr>
<tr><td>C/N ratio</td><td>12 to 22</td></tr><tr>
<td>Pathogens</td><td>See: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2| MOECC 2012]</td></tr>
<td>Pathogens</td><td>See: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2 MOECC 2012]</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maturity</td><td>See: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2| MOECC 2012]</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maturity</td><td>See: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-compost-quality-standards#section-2 MOECC 2012]</td></tr>
<tr><td>Particle size</td><td>100% < 12.7 mm (1/2”)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Particle size</td><td>100% < 12.7 mm (1/2”)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Foreign Material</td><td>< 1.0% by dry weight > 3 mm<br>< 0.5% plastic by dry weight<br> no foreign matter > 25 mm per 500 mL<br> no sharp foreign matter that could cause harm to humans or animals.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Foreign Material</td><td>< 1.0% by dry weight > 3 mm<br>< 0.5% plastic by dry weight<br> no foreign matter > 25 mm per 500 mL<br> no sharp foreign matter that could cause harm to humans or animals.</td></tr>