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lktrM.'A r'E11JIVafJlPAIrj <br />WCA's commitment to be a socially responsible corporate partner to our customers and communities is exemplified <br />in our Recycling Program. With the steadily - increasing concern for the ecological health of our communities, WCA <br />has embarked on a landfill diversion process where all material is taken to recycling facilities where it is used in the <br />production of soil amendments. We are committed to taking all recyclable materials removed from the trees <br />trimmed for the duration of this project to a recycling center for processing. Verification of amounts recycled will <br />be obtained and reported by WCA via ArborAccess for the purpose of meeting the goals of the State for reducing <br />landfill usage. <br />RECYCLED PRODUCTS: <br />ILwl <br />COMPOST <br />FIREWOOD <br />Mulch is made from coarse ground branches and leaves. It should be spread on <br />the ground at a rate of six to twelve inches for best effect. Fresh mulch will <br />deplete nitrogen from the surface of the soil which will reduce unwanted weeds. <br />Once the mulch has decayed, it returns nitrogen which helps build the quality of <br />soil for plants. A large amount of tree debris is processed by WCA and used in <br />large scale mulching projects for establishing native plants in open space areas. <br />Compost is made from fine ground branches, leaves or other organic material. <br />When mixed with oxygen and water, the organic material will decay or "compost" <br />A finished compost is excellent for turning into the top layer of soil and will add <br />nitrogen and increase the water holding capacity of soil. You can make compost at <br />home in a pile in your yard or in a bin that you make or purchase. Large scale <br />composting is done at regional recycling facilities. <br />LOGS TO LUMBER <br />Firewood is traditionally the most common use of large branches and logs. <br />Firewood is used to heat homes during winter months. WCA takes logs to a yard in <br />Irvine . <br />Currently WCA is looking for new and better ideas for the use of tree logs. An old <br />idea with a new approach is converting city trees into usable lumber. WCA worked <br />on a twelve month trial program with the California Department of Forestry and <br />Fire Protection to create an environmentally sound and socially responsible <br />alternative to importing lumber from other areas, reducing our demand on trees <br />from natural forests. WCA has demonstrated its wood, hand - crafting ability by <br />offering sturdy and beautiful wooden benches for city use, exemplifying our <br />commitment to the environment. <br />34 <br />