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Delivery of Stable Waste742 viewsOVF is provided with approximately 230 tons of stable waste each year by the City. Here the West Los Angeles Sanitation Department makes a new delivery. 11111
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Stick Can576 viewsSticks and woody material should be placed in the Stick Can. They will be shredded for future use as compost.11111
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Sifting Screens560 viewsSifting screens for placing on the wheelbarrows are also available.11111
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Stable Waste553 viewsThe crew mixes in stable waste with the shredded material then it all gets watered thoroughly. Moisture helps keep the bacteria in the manure alive so they can break down the green waste. Composting needs all three components (green waste, manure and water) to be successful.11111
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Sifted Dirt533 viewsDirt sifted from the green garden waste on Tuesday is moved from the shredding platform into the compost bay.11111
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Tuesday Breaktime542 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.11111
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Trash in Green Waste538 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.11111
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MacKissic Shredder529 viewsThe MacKissic Shredder is kept in the shredder shed with other composting tools.11111
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False Garlic576 viewsFalse garlic has little bulbs each of which can break off and create a new plant. The bulbs do not break down in the composting process.11111
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Green Waste556 viewsGardeners bring their green waste to the lower composting area.11111
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Toro Tractor668 viewsStable waste is moved from the pits to the sorting table using a Toro tractor. That is steam rising from the material.11111
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626 views (Photo Credit: Frank H)11111
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