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Spigot - Fralo Water Tank552 viewsThe spigot for the Fralo water tank is located just outside the shredder shed on the left-hand side.
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MacKissic Shredder546 viewsAfter the shredding is done the MacKissic is rolled back into the shed.
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Covering the Shredded Pile544 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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Covered Compost Bays544 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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Sifting the Compost542 viewsMaterial gets sifted to break down the clods. Trash and sticks are also removed and placed in the appropriate cans.
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Compost Available541 viewsWhen the "No" is removed a Ready bay is open for business.
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Green Waste Piles540 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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Fralo Water Tank - Upper Garden Area519 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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