Bailey Compost — Local services in Snohomish

Not sure what has happened to this family farm. Years ago this place sold excellent organic compost... A couple of weeks ago I bought a truck load of compost that is loaded with plastic, and what appears to be motor oil and grease. I am finding random garbage in the soil from broken down zip ties to plastic bags, pieces of electrical wires and random plastic debris. It appears they are now taking in demolished buildings with +30' piles of demolition debris located fairly close to their compost area. There is a giant machine breaking down and sifting the demolition garbage. I assume the debris I am finding in my soil are from the piles of nearby garbage. I try to grow as much of my food as possible... Unfortunately I had spread this truck load of soil out into my garden beds before noticing the contamination! I wish I had paid more attention! A lot of work ahead of me now! Stay away from this toxic...

I got a a compost delivery from Bailey’s with the purpose to top dress my in ground and raised garden beds. I had read that it was finished compost, certified organic, 5th generation family farm. I felt confident I was going to receive a good product but when it came I was very disappointed. I have spent hours picking out large and small chunks of plastic, plastic bags, wires, conduit, glass, painted wood debris. I’m honestly a little worried to even use the compost in my beds where I grow food because of the amount of plastic. The compost came hot as well so I don’t believe this is finished compost. Be careful using this for...

Left a small utility trailer with small limbs... got charged $50 after being assured he wouldn't squeeze me... just gave him my card and assumed he was honest... never offered me a receipt. I think I know why... was $20 last time I was there... I'll stick with Cedar Grove or Pacific Topsoil. At least I would have...