As I have written in previous posts, compost socks make excellent perimeter berms, especially when used on impervious surfaces. Make sure to overlap the ends and don’t drive over them. Recycle the compost when done.
November 30, 2020
September 24, 2020
Biodegradable Erosion Control BMPs: Burlap Fence Compost Sock
Biodegradable Erosion Control BMPs: Burlap Fence Compost Sock
My goal was 100% biodegradable BMPs on this habitat restoration project. In this video I show the burlap silt fence and the compost socks.
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September 17, 2020
Compost Sock Catch Basin Berm
This compost sock catch basin berm works well as it is heavy enough to stick to the asphalt. Note the tear and I would keep an eye on it during inspections.
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September 1, 2020
Compost Sock Damage
Compost socks won’t take hard use. Constant movement and driving on them tears them up so they should be used in areas that don’t get much traffic or at the base of fence and jersey barriers.
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July 30, 2020
Compost Sock Maintenance
In order to contain dirty runoff, Compost sock maintenance is critical. Replace the sock or repair the tear with plastic or netting. Place safety cones or candles around the catch basin.
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July 29, 2020
Install Compost Socks
Install Compost socks with an overlap on each end to maintain a continuous berm. 8 to 12 inches works well. Consider this when figuring out how many you need to order.
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July 28, 2020
Compost Sock Perimeter BMP
The Compost sock perimeter BMP works better than straw wattles on asphalt as they are heavier and make better surface contact.
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January 30, 2020
Compost Berm
In this video, I show a compost berm, or sock, and how it is used to protect a catch basin.
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November 10, 2020
What’s Wrong with this Photo?
What’s wrong with this photo? On first glance, it looks like a peaceful pathway across a stormwater swale. In reality, it is two compost socks that need to be overlapped and one burlap silt fence that needs maintenance.
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September 21, 2020
Steel Plate Construction Access
This is a steel plate construction access that we built across a live stormwater swale. We have installed compost socks along the edge to keep construction runoff out of the swale.
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