Turnaround time: 10 business days
Waste and Compost Analysis Tests and Fees
Standard analysis: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, sodium and aluminum.
- +In-State $8.00
- Out-of-State $25.00
Electrical conductivity (EC), carbon (C) for C:N ratio and pH are automatically included in the Standard Analysis for many sample types at no additional charge. Most solid samples, including all composted materials, receive EC, C and pH. Most liquid samples include pH. Whether these tests are automatically included is determined by the Waste Code that the client reports on the Waste Sample Submission Form.
*Optional Additional Tests:
- Inorganic nitrogen (NO3-N & NH4-N): $10.00
- Heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Se) $20.00
- Calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) $10.00
- Molybdenum (Mo) $2.00
+ Samples qualify for the In-State rate if they were collected in North Carolina. * Optional tests are available only in addition to the standard analysis, not as stand-alone tests.
Payment Methods
Reports are not released until paid in full.
- Check: Make checks payable to NCDA&CS.
- Credit card: Reports can be paid online via the customer report portal (PALS) by Visa or Mastercard when analysis is complete. If you have trouble and need to pay over the phone, you can reach out to our accounting department at (919) 664-1600 Option 3.
- Escrow account: To set up or add funds to an escrow account with the Agronomic Division, please contact the accounting department at (919) 664-1600 Option 3.
This page was last modified on 12/11/2023