| Random files - Sustainability |
Fralo Water Tank531 viewsFrom the Little League shed the runoff water is filtered into the tank. An underground water pipe runs from the tank to the lower composting area.
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Farmer's Market Green Waste545 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Replumbing the Phase II Blue Cistern304 viewsCrew almost finished digging the trench. New pipe will help increase gravity flow from cistern to the lower composting area. (Photo Credit: D. Cleverdon 3/9/2013)
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Building the Shred Pile555 viewsAs the pile of green waste builds up it gets watered. Watering the material helps accelerate the composting process.
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Green Waste Trash Bins557 viewsTrash bins for noxious weeds in the lower composting area.
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Green Waste - Farmer's Markets552 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Cleaning the wood419 viewsCrew members remove screws, nails and other metal objects from the scrap wood prior to chipping.
Metal objects create a safety hazard if run through the chipper.
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Covering the Shredded Pile511 viewsThe pile is completely covered to keep the moisture in until the Composting Crew builds it into the compost bays on Saturday morning. Until then the material will heat up and begin to decompose.
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