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Basically, how does it work?

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Basically, how does it work?

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The unit consists of one 7’6″ diameter tub and a biofilter (for removing odors). The techs suggest a 12′ square area to allow for operation. Our current plan is to put it behind a college. The labor involved in the project is: – Students – separate foodwaste into two trash cans (compostable = food, napkins, etc., and non-compostable = waxed paper, plastics, etc.). We would make the appropriate educational materials, like a poster and table tents. – CK Staff – Take the compostable trash (in a biodegradable plastic bag) and instead of dumping it in a dumpster, they dump it in the Earth Tub. The other trash is disposed of normally. It would also have leaves and wood chips added to it by the Groundskeeping staff. – Maintenance – The Earth Tub has a powered auger to mix up the composting material, which has to be done for about 15 minutes, 2-3 times per week. – Curing – after a 2-3 week composting period, the compost has to be taken out and “cured”, meaning sit in a pile, for 3-4 weeks to s

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