The End Use:
End-to-end Traceability
Total Acres:
1,635
Total Tonage:
13,278
Responsible end use of the organic scraps our team processes is an important part of our story. AltRoot’s compost site was built to produce compost for application onto agricultural land to help regenerate the soil and enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) levels.
Healthy soil = healthy food = healthy people and planet.
We believe in restoring our environment for future generations to enjoy. And for the future farmers to have healthy soils to grow crops in.
Many of AltRoot’s founders and employees are farmers and take great care in ensuring the organic waste is handled with care, quality and while complying with the highest applicable standards.
We are proud to be able to show the true traceability of carbon cycling with responsible end use. The model AltRoot has constructed is a key element in the bio-circular economy for years to come.
Ray's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 6
- Acres: 150
- Total Tonage: 900
- Month Spread: Sept. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: Jan-Mar. 2022
- Crop: Red clover, winter wheat, fall rye
- End Use: Livestock winter grazing
Shane's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 10
- Acres: 150
- Total Tonage: 1,500
- Month Spread: Sept. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: Mar-May. 2022
- Crop: Barley, sweet clover, feed grain, seed
- End Use: Seed & feed grain for national market sales
Swedic's NW Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 5
- Acres: 38
- Total Tonage: 190
- Month Spread: Oct. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: May 2022
- Crop: Corn, multi-species inter-crop
- End Use: Livestock spring-fall grazing
Home Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 5
- Acres: 150
- Total Tonage: 750
- Month Spread: Oct. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: May-June. 2022
- Crop: Oats, peas, barley, fall rye
- End Use: Livestock fall/winter grazing
Schacker's East Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 10
- Acres: 120
- Total Tonage: 1,200
- Month Spread: Oct. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: June-July 2022
- Crop: Barely, fall rye, feed grain
- End Use: Livestock fall grazing
Gerry's East Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 8
- Acres: 154
- Total Tonage: 1,232
- Month Spread: Oct. 2022
- Cart Origins Month: July- Aug. 2022
- Crop: Fall rye, hairy vetch seed
- End Use: Seed & feed grain for provincial market sales
Glen's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 4
- Acres: 147
- Total Tonage: 588
- Month Spread: May 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Aug. -Sept. 2022
- Crop: Canola/hairy vetch
- End Use: Livestock winter forage
& feed grain for national market
Schacker's West Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 3
- Acres: 60
- Total Tonage: 180
- Month Spread: May 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Sept. 2022
- Crop: Canola/hairy vetch
- End Use: Livestock winter forage
& feed grain for national market
Chris' Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 8
- Acres: 136
- Total Tonage: 1,088
- Month Spread: May 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Sept. – Oct. 2022
- Crop: Oats/sweet clover/seed
- End Use: Livestock winter forage
& feed grain for national market
Willy's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 10
- Acres: 100
- Total Tonage: 1,000
- Month Spread: May 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Oct.-Nov. 2022
- Crop: Corn, multi-species cover crop
- End Use: Livestock winter grazing
Paul's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 5
- Acres: 140
- Total Tonage: 700
- Month Spread: May 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Nov.-Dec. 2022
- Crop: Red clover, oats, peas, fall rye
- End Use: Livestock winter forage/grazing
Sparrow's East Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 15
- Acres: 210
- Total Tonage: 3,150
- Month Spread: Oct. 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Apr.-July. 2023
- Crop: Multi-species legume, grass mix
- End Use: Livestock spring-fall grazing
Oko's Field
- Application Rate Tons/ac: 15
- Acres: 210
- Total Tonage: 3,150
- Month Spread: Oct. 2023
- Cart Origins Month: Apr.-July. 2023
- Crop: Multi-species legume, grass mix
- End Use: Livestock spring-fall grazing
Certificates of Responsible End Use
The City of Edmonton proudly receives a certificate for contributing around 12,949 metric tonnes of source-separated organics to a Class I compost processing facility in Westlock County, AB, in 2022. This accomplishment showcases the city’s commitment to sustainable waste management.
The resulting compost plays a crucial role in local agriculture, enriching soil properties and providing stable organic nutrients that enhance plant growth and soil organic carbon.
Special thanks to the City of Edmonton teams for their dedicated partnership and ongoing commitment to sustainability. This initiative aligns with the city’s association with key environmental organizations, including the Compost Council of Canada, the Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA), CARE, the University of Alberta, and GRO.
This certificate not only applauds past achievements but also serves as a catalyst for continued collaboration and innovation in building a greener and healthier future. Congratulations to the City of Edmonton for this well-deserved recognition!
AltRoot expressed gratitude to the community by giving away some of the compost generated over the past year and raising funds for local groups. The initiative aimed to promote awareness about composting and address issues related to food and organic waste. Co-owners Brian Wonnacott and Colby Hansen emphasized the importance of community collaboration and education on sustainable practices, reflecting on the positive impact of their composting efforts.
In recognition of the Town of Westlock’s significant contribution of 505 metric tonnes of organic materials to the compost facility in 2022, AltRoot presented Mayor Ralph Leriger with a certificate, acknowledging the town’s pivotal role in the success of the composting program.
Strathcona County is recognized for contributing 2,878 metric tonnes of source-separated organics to a Class I compost processing facility in Westlock County, AB, in 2022. The resulting compost enriches local agriculture, improving soil properties and promoting plant growth and soil organic carbon. Special thanks to Leah, Erin, and their teams for their unwavering commitment to sustainability. Strathcona County’s efforts support its association with key environmental organizations, including the Compost Council of Canada, the Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA), CARE, the University of Alberta, and GRO.
This certificate celebrates Strathcona County’s impactful contribution, showcasing the importance of local government commitment to a sustainable future. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Paradox Access Solutions received recognition for supplying 1,100 metric tonnes of spent wood access matting to a Class I compost processing facility in Westlock County, AB, in 2022. The chipped wood, combined with other organics, contributes to compost used in local agriculture, enhancing soil properties and promoting plant growth.
Special thanks to Marc, Kyle, and the teams for their dedicated partnership and commitment to sustainability. This effort supports Paradox Access Solutions’ association with vital environmental organizations, including the Compost Council of Canada, the Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA), CARE, the University of Alberta, and GRO.
This certificate applauds Paradox Access Solutions’ impactful contribution and encourages further strides in sustainable practices. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!