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Worm composting system that uses 2-gallon towers as a worm habitat. The worms enter the tower through holes underground, eat the food scraps, and return to the garden bed to drop their worm castings.
Static composting system in which green and brown wastes are left to decompose over multiple months. The compost is harvested from the side, and sifted, when the chamber is complete.
Feedings
The compost maintenance crew feeds every system three times a week with veggie scraps, sawdust, and coffee grounds, which are collected from the Village Kitchen. Refer to the video below for specific information on feeding quantities and method.
Veggie scraps are chopped up into small, easily decomposable pieces before being added to the composters. The scraps are weighed on a scale.
Greens and browns are sprinkled in an even layer over the top of the bedding.
Veggie scraps are collected from the Village Kitchen and B-quad garden.
If the compost is too wet, sawdust or coffee grounds are added to absorb excess moisture.
Acidic foods such as citrus fruit, onions, and hot peppers which can be found in the veggie scraps are avoided since they can be harmful towards the worms.
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Compost systems are monitored for rodent activity using Bushnell motion-detecting security cameras.
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