WCA’s commitment to be a socially responsible corporate partner to our customers and communities is exemplified in our Recycling Program. With the steadily-increasing concern for the ecological health of our communities, West Coast Arborists, Inc. has embarked on a landfill diversion process where all material is taken to recycling facilities where it is used in the production of soil amendments. We are committed to taking all recyclable materials removed from the trees trimmed for the duration of this project to a recycling center for processing. Verification of amounts recycled will be obtained and reported by West Coast Arborists, Inc. via ArborAccess for the purpose of meeting the goals of the State for reducing landfill usage.

RECYCLED PRODUCTS:

M U L C H
Mulch is made from coarse ground branches and leaves. It should be spread on the ground at a rate of six to twelve inches for best effect. Fresh mulch will deplete nitrogen from the surface of the soil which will reduce unwanted weeds. Once the mulch has decayed, it returns nitrogen which helps build the quality of soil for plants. A large amount of tree debris is processed by West Coast Arborists and used in large scale mulching projects for establishing native plants in open space areas.

C O M P O S T
Compost is made from fine ground branches, leaves or other organic material. When mixed with oxygen and water, the organic material will decay or “compost.” A finished compost is excellent for turning into the top layer of soil and will add nitrogen and increase the water holding capacity of soil. You can make compost at home in a pile in your yard or in a bin that you make or purchase. Large scale composting is done at regional recycling facilities.

F I R E W O O D
Firewood is traditionally the most common use of large branches and logs. Firewood is used to heat homes during winter months. West Coast Arborists takes logs to a yard in Irvine where a firewood retailer splits and resells the firewood to local residents.

L O G S T O L U M B E R
Currently West Coast Arborists is looking for new and better ideas for the use of tree logs. An old idea with a new approach is converting city trees into usable lumber. WCA worked on a twelve month trial program with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to create an environmentally sound and socially responsible alternative to importing lumber from other areas, reducing our demand on trees from natural forests. WCA has demonstrated its wood, hand-crafting ability by offering sturdy and beautiful wooden benches for city use, exemplifying our commitment to the environment.