Variety is spice of on-site composting
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Various applications of containerized composting are presented. One is the in-vessel system and vermicomposters utilized at the New York Hospital. The system used four Mini-Comptainers made by Green Mountain Technologies. The composts were later transferred into bigger vessels called Earth Tub, also from the same manufacturer, which is capable of processing 100-200 lbs of food residuals a day. The compost is then removed from the unit after 21 days and placed in windrows for curing. The process produced 2,000 tons/yr of compost priced at $8 per cubic yard.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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County picks composting as best diversion strategy
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Waste management companies in Oneida County, Wisconsin, have operated an effective composting programme since 1996. Materials such as papermill fiber cake and yard trimmings are mixed with shredded brush, soil and wood chips to produce the compost mixture. Material collectors charge five dollars per ton of solid waste for collection. Food and paper compost is also produced.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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