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Compost "Not Ready" Sign570 viewsThis sign means none of the Ready compost bays is open.
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Turning the Material569 viewsIt takes three turns over several months before the material is finally ready. Hard work but very satisfying when finished.
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MacKissic Shredder568 viewsMoving the shredder into position on the concrete pad below the sifting screen.
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Fralo Water Tank568 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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Shredding Pile Finished567 viewsOnce all of the green waste has been shredded and watered the pile is complete.
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Nutgrass - Noxious Weed564 viewsNutgrass is another noxious weed which does not break down during the composting process.
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Woody Green Waste564 viewsWoody, sticky and/or thorny materials are piled on the left-hand side near the black fence.
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Composting Crew - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.564 viewsVolunteers meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower composting area to build compost. All garden members are welcome to participate. Sturdy shoes and gloves are recommended.
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Shredded Green Waste564 viewsShredded green waste is moved to the composting bays where it gets another dose of water.
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Stable Waste564 viewsStable waste is moved to the edge of the composting bay.
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Stable Waste562 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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Completed Beginning Bay562 viewsDepending on the season and volume of material it takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks to completely fill a Beginning bay. Once a Beginning bay in one row has been filled the crew moves on to the next Beginning bay.
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