What is Vermicomposting at CCAT?
Vermicomposting is the process of using earthworms to compost food scraps and organic materials. Here at CCAT red worms (Eisenia foetida), more commonly known as red wigglers, are used to compost pre-consumer food waste from dinning halls and other on-campus locations. Composting is a natural form of recycling, that occurs in nature anywhere that plants grow. Vermicomposting is simply using this natural process in a controlled environment to turn everyday food wastes into a nutrient rich fertilizer that will literally make soil come alive. This fertilizer is made up of worm castings (poop) and is commonly called Vermicompost. It can be used by home gardeners, and is widely used by organic farmers. Some like to think of it as black gold. Back to Top The Vermicomposter at CCAT The Vermicomposter at CCAT, called the Worm Wig-Wam, is a 16 foot long, 5 foot wide, 4 foot tall box that is raised a foot off the ground. The bottom of the box is made up of a steel grate that can support up to 4
