Compost

*Attention: Compost Site Manager has the option to vary the schedule due to weather conditions. Call the Lodge for verification if weather conditions are questionable. 715/799-3317

Dumping leaves and/or brush in the forested areas and outlots of Legend Lake is prohibited by both State and County laws. To avoid penalties of this kind, use the Compost Site operated by the Association for the convenience of its members.

Leaves must be emptied from plastic bags and the bags taken with you. The attendant on duty will determine the acceptance or rejection of any materials in question.

Brush brought to the site is chipped and is available to members in good standing. Since the chips and compost (black dirt) are quite popular, we request that you take only what you will use on your property at Legend Lake. Quantities may be limited, at discretion of the Compost manager.

Grass clippings must be spread out – not left in clumps or piles. Separate pine from hardwoods and place in appropriate piles. Brush over 4” is to be placed in the camp fire wood pile.

—Very Important Reminders—

The LLPOA compost was originally established as a convenience and source of recycled materials to LLPOA members. Its use has grown over the years, and more and more members have been taking advantage of the site. Occasionally, we have to remind our members of simple guidelines:

 

• Materials must be divided into categories and separated into those categories in order to provide the most effective and efficient use of the site.
• Materials such as leaves, grass, sea weed and such are set aside so as to provide a source of recycled materials such as mulch, fertilizer and top soil.
• Wood and branches are divided into hardwood and softwood piles so as to be chipped according the grade and hardness of the wood. As such, individuals depositing branches need to unload the branches in one of the two category piles: hardwood such as oak and softwood such as pine.
• Only live, fresh, woody materials are capable of being chipped. Dead and dry woody materials need to be loaded into the burn area (large burn pit) where they will be burnt during the wet, snowy season under the supervision of an attendant and the DNR.
• Wet and rotted materials and tree stumps cannot be included due to the slow burn rates and the tendency to simmer rather than burn. Please do not bring such materials to the compost site or you may be asked to leave.
 
• The chipper is limited as to the diameter of the wood/branches that can be chipped. That diameter cannot exceed 4 inches. Any branches, trunks or wood materials exceeding the 4 inch diameter need be sawn before arriving at the site and upon arrival, deposited on the firewood pile.
• Finally, please remember that the area is a COMPOST SITE established for the recycling of recyclable materials, not a dumping area for unwanted goods such as construction materials and garbage.

 

Your consideration in this matter is appreciated. Any questions, please feel free to contact Lodge office – 715-799-3317

In order to maintain equity in the distribution of recyclable materials, hauling & loading will be limited to HAND TOOLS ONLY!!!