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Lower Composting Area545 viewsOcean View Farms composts its garden (green) waste with the exception of noxious weeds. The green waste piles can be seen behind and to the left of the equipment sheds.
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Green Waste - Farmer's Markets545 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Trash in Green Waste544 viewsSamples of trash found in the green waste. Metal and glass objects are especially dangerous for the crew and equipment if they get into the shredder.
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Tuesday Breaktime544 viewsThe Gourmet Composting and Shredding crews enjoy coffee and snacks when they are finished. It is a great time to socialize with fellow garden members.
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Leafy Green Waste542 viewsLeafy green waste goes on the right-hand side near the shredder shed.
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Green Waste Trash Bin542 viewsTrash bin for noxious weeds in the upper composting area. All noxious weeds should be put in the green waste bins which are handled separately when they are picked up.
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Building the Shred Pile542 viewsAs the pile of green waste builds up it gets watered. Watering the material helps accelerate the composting process.
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Shredding Crew - Tuesdays - 7:00 a.m.541 viewsEvery Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. volunteers meet in the lower composting area and shred the green waste pile which has accumulated during the past week. All garden members are welcome to participate. Visible in this photo are the green waste pile, sifting screen, shredder and concete pad on which the shredded material will be piled.
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Sifted Dirt541 viewsDirt sifted from the green garden waste on Tuesday is moved from the shredding platform into the compost bay.
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Farmer's Market Green Waste539 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Water539 viewsWater is a valued resource at Ocean View Farms.
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Ready Sign539 viewsThe Ready sign indicates which of the three bays is ready for use.
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