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Stable Waste531 viewsRaw stable waste is brought down from the upper bins and piled near composting bays for the convenience of the crew.
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MacKissic Shredder529 viewsAfter the shredding is done the MacKissic is rolled back into the shed.
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Covering the Shredded Pile526 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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Sifting the Compost524 viewsMaterial gets sifted to break down the clods. Trash and sticks are also removed and placed in the appropriate cans.
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Green Waste Piles521 viewsThe combined piles can get very big especially in the summer months. All of this will eventually end up in garden plots as compost rather than in landfills.
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Covered Compost Bays521 viewsCompost bays are kept covered to keep the moisture from evaporating. It also helps elevate the temperature of the material which accelerates the composting process.
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Compost Available519 viewsWhen the "No" is removed a Ready bay is open for business.
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Fralo Water Tank - Upper Garden Area505 viewsRainwater runoff is collected in the Fralo Water Tank at the top of the garden above Phase II. The tank has a total capacity of 1311 gallons (4962 liters).
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