City of Fort Wayne Biosolids, Lime and Yard Waste Recycling Facility

Biosolids provide soils with the nutrients that can be deficient in Midwest soils. Biosolids products are used in landscaping and gardening in the following ways:

As a soil amendment: Biosolids products improve the physical characteristics of the soil. Compact and clay-like soils are made lighter and more porous, sandy soils benefit from improved water retention.

As a mulch: The addition of biosolids yard waste blended as a mulch reduces watering requirements, and adds beauty to the landscape.

As a potting medium: When mixed with potting soil, biosolids products provide an ideal medium for potted plants and greenhouse containers. Biosolids blends, make an excellent substitute for manure composts, peat moss, and other components of typical soil mixes.