IN
COMPOSTING
City of
Partners Responsibilities in
1994
City of
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Land for compost operation
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Maintenance and fuel for tub grinder
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Front-end loader operator & maintenance
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1/3 of funds for replacement parts to tub
grinder
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Landscape debris
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Water for compost operation
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1/3 of funds for replacement parts to tub
grinder
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Landscape debris
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Tub grinder and equipment insurance
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Tub grinder operators
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Landscape debris & broken pallets
Group Benefits
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Divert organic waste from landfill
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Finished mulch grade product
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Shared cost for island’s environmental
initiative
Partners
Responsibilities in 2004
City of
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Operators, fuel, maintenance & insurance
for grinder
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Front-end loader operator & maintenance
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1/3 payment ($20K for 5years) lease/purchase
grinder
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Landscape debris
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Provide land for composting operation
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1/3 payment for lease purchase wood grinder
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Landscape debris
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1/3 payment for lease purchase wood grinder
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Landscape debris & broken pallets
Group Benefits
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Divert organic waste from landfill
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Finished mulch grade product
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Shared cost for island’s environmental
initiative
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Community Christmas tree recycling
program
Lessons Learned
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Be flexible
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Always have a plan B, C, D…
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Keep records of raw material diverted-processed
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One person that represents each entity
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Start small and think big
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Equipment operators all work for one entity
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If there are issues, bring them to the
table
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One entity that can buy parts quickly
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Always include the other partners in
applications
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Be generous with surplus mulch
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Keep several smaller windrows vs. a big
pile of mulch
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Look for contaminates that damage equipment
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30 yard open top dumpsters, great for hauling
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Promotional opportunities; “Zero Waste
Lunch”
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Community projects: “Christmas Tree
Recycling”
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Celebrate your success
