Innovations in windrow turners
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An overview is presented on windrow turners, vehicles similar to tractors which rotate curing piles of compost. A company directory is provided, as is a product list categorized by firm, number of models and types, sources of power and maneuverability, engine power range, and windrow size capacity.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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The prevalence of windrow composting
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Static pile and windrow composting methods are compared and contrasted. While windrows offer immediate composting capability, they are labor and energy intensive because they need to be turned. Static pile composting requires more bedding than windrows, but does not require turning.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Optimizing performance of front-end screening
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Issues are presented concerning the benefits which can be gained through the front-end screening of materials which are to be composted. The wear-and-tear savings on equipment through sorting and screening are discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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