Comox Strathcona Waste Management

Compost Availability Update: The SuperNova organics compost is currently IN stock at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre & Campbell River Organics Composting Facility.

Updated: January 6, 2026

Where can I pick up the Organics Compost when it's available?

Commercial amounts (greater than 5 cubic yards)	Household amounts (less than 5 cubic yards)
Campbell River Organics Composting Facility 6300 Argonaut Road, Campbell River, BC Monday -Friday \| 8:30 am - 5 pm*	Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland, BC 7 days/week \| 8:00 am - 5:30 pm*

*Please check for availability: cswm.ca or call 1-800-331-6007

Rates

Compost purchases are charged per cubic yard, no minimum purchase required. The rate is $22.95 per cubic yard or $30 per cubic metre. Accepted payment methods are Interac debit, credit card or charge on account. There are no cash sales.

SuperNova is a Class A Compost

Our compost is regularly tested to ensure it meets or exceeds the Provincial Regulations for a Class A Compost, under the strict requirements of the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation.

Diagram of Organics Composting Facility. Organics are transferred from the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre to the facility in Campbell River where it undergoes an initial composting process. There are several measures in place to control odours such as the bio-filter shown to the right. The compost made is able to be used in industrial pursuits like farming. In the maturation stage the compost becomes more stable. Microorganisms break down the material to generate heat to kill pathogens or weed seeds.

Usage Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CSWM Compost Product safe to use?

Yes, our Class A Compost is safe to use for large-scale landscaping and planting, as well as for residential use.

Prior to going to market, and again throughout the season, our compost is tested to ensure it meets or exceeds the regulations for a Class A Compost, which is the highest of the three levels that regulate organic matter recycling. The compost is tested for pathogens, nutrient value, moisture, pH and metals content. Micro-bacteriological testing is also performed for coliform and salmonella bacterias, as well as testing for metals (Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Copper, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Lead, Selenium, Zinc).

CSWM Compost Product Analysis

Maximum Moisture: <60%
Total Organic Matter: >30%
pH level: 7.4

How is the CSWM Compost Product produced?

The CSWM Compost Product is produced with aerated bunker technology at the Regional Organics Composting Facility using materials collected from our organic food and yard waste collection program.

The organic material is loaded into a large composting bay where the temperature must be above 55 degrees Celsius for at least 3 consecutive days to destroy pathogens. The elevated temperature destroys pathogens and oxidizes other chemical constitutes. This is the heart of the composting process. When the mixture is removed from the composting bunker, it is screened and then cured in an open channel composting system for another 4 weeks. The finished product is ready for sale after composting, screening and curing has occurred, and after testing to ensure it meets the OMRR Class A specifications.