Compost Testing
The Environmental Research and Innovation Center performs an abundance of compost characterization testing.
Compost Testing Capabilities
The Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at UW Oshkosh has many compost testing capabilities.
See the list below for the most commonly requested tests. Please see our Compost Testing Packages section below to view analysis packages built to meet our clients’ needs.
Compost Testing Capabilities
Test Name |
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Moisture/Total Solids Test |
Organic Matter/Ash |
pH |
Electrical Conductivity |
Man Made Materials (Inerts) |
Sieve Analysis (Particle Size) |
Total Nitrogen |
Nitrate, Nitrogen |
Organic Nitrogen |
Ammonia Nitrogen |
Total Phosphorous and Phosphate (P205) |
Total Potassium and Potash (K20) |
Total Calcium |
Total Magnesium |
Total Sodium |
Total Iron |
Total Copper |
Total Manganese |
Total Zinc |
Sulfur |
Boron |
Chloride |
TOC |
C/N Ratio |
Arsenic |
Cadmium |
Cobalt |
Chromium |
Lead |
Mercury |
Molybdenum |
Nickel |
Selenium |
Bioassay Germination/Vigor |
Maturity Index |
Fecal Coliform |
Salmonella |
Agricultural Index |
Compost Testing Packages
Our mission at the Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) is to offer customized scientific research to increase quality of life and environmental health. The ERIC has developed a collection of test packages to suit clients’ compost quality testing needs. Ask us about custom packages designed for your composting needs!
Please contact us at eric@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-3148 for more information or to explore a partnership with us.
Compost Testing Packages
BASIC | PREMIUM | STA | 503 METALS | S-100 | CLASS A |
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Moisture/Total Solids, Organic Matter/Ash, pH, Electrical Conductivity, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia, Phosphorus (P2O5), Potassium (K2O) | BASIC PACKAGE plus: Inerts, Sieve Analysis, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Iron, Sulfur, Boron, Chloride, TOC, C:N Ratio, Bioassay, Respirometry, Fecal Coliform, Agricultural Index | Moisture/Total Solids, Organic Matter/Ash, pH, Electrical Conductivity, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus (P2O5), Potassium (K2O), Sieve Analysis, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Bioassay, Respirometry, Fecal Coliform | Copper, Zinc, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium | Moisture/Total Solids, Organic Matter/Ash, pH, Electrical Conductivity, Inerts, Sieve Analysis, Copper, Zinc, C:N Ratio, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Respirometry, Fecal Coliform | Inerts, Copper, Zinc, C:N Ratio, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Bioassay, Respirometry, Fecal Coliform |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
Environmental Research and Innovation Center
(920) 424-3148
eric@uwosh.edu783 Pearl Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Samples Accepted
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mailing Address
UW Oshkosh ERIC
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901