When life hands Cheney waste, they make compost

Photo Essay

By BECKY THOMAS

Staff Reporter

Cheney's wastewater treatment plant was built in 1972 with a goal of reusing all the byproducts of wastewater disposal. A series of wetlands for natural filtration back into the environment came first, and in 1994, Cheney was one of the first cities in the region to start its own compost facility.

Eight years later, many area residents are probably planning to pick up a load for their gardens tomorrow. But how many know what goes into that load of compost? Go down to the plant yourself, or, just check out these pictures and keep reading.

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