Samples are analyzed using the U.S. Compost Council's "Test Methods for the Evaluation of Composting and Compost" or methods specific to your states' regulations. Please select an item from the list below to learn more: • Basic Test Packages • Individual Analyses		Compost Links Sampling Guide [PDF, 5 kb] Submittal Form [PDF, 74 kb] View Sample Report [PDF, 16 kb]

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C1 Solids, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium C2 C1 plus Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Iron, Aluminum, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron C3 C1 plus Organic Matter and Carbon, and C:N Ratio C4 C1 plus Ammonium Nitrogen C5 C2 plus Ammonium Nitrogen C6 C2 plus Organic Matter and Carbon, C:N Ratio, pH, Soluble Salts C10 Required for U.S. Composting Council (USCC) Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Participants includes Solids, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, pH, Soluble Salts, Organic Matter, Aggregate Size Distribution, Germination, and Respiration C:N Package Solids, C:N Ration, Total Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Carbon 503 Metals Pkg Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium and Zinc

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Aggregate Size (Sieve Analysis: 2", 1", 5/8", 3/8", 1/4", 4mm) Ammonium Nitrogen Ash and Biodegradable Volatile Solids Bacteria (Anaerobic, Aerobic, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Helminth Ova, Salmonella) Boron, Total Bulk Density (as received and dry basis) Cation Exchange Capacity by Ammonium Saturation Chloride COD C:N Ratio (includes Total Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Carbon) CO2 Respiration Fecal Coliform (MPN) Foreign Material Germination Maturity Assessment (Odor and Color) Moisture (@70 degrees C and @100 degrees C) Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Nitrate Nitrogen, Total by Dumas Method Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Organic Matter and Estimated Carbon (by combustion) Physical Tests (Air Space, Pore Volume, Bulk Density, Water Holding Capacity) pH Respiration Salmonella Self Heating Test (Stability Classification) Soluble Salts (saturated paste) Solvita Test (CO2 Respiration) Total Inert Materials (% glass, % plastic, % metals) 503 Metals (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Zn) *We require a filled one gallon plastic bag to complete most analyses. Physical Tests and Salmonella require additional sample. Samples should be shipped cool. **Other test packages may be available. Contact the laboratory for availability and pricing.