| Random files - Sustainability |
Composting Crew - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.528 viewsVolunteers meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower composting area to build compost. All garden members are welcome to participate. Sturdy shoes and gloves are recommended.
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Open for Business755 viewsWhen the stable waste is ready for use the gate is removed.
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Spigot - Fralo Water Tank515 viewsThe spigot for the Fralo water tank is located just outside the shredder shed on the left-hand side.
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Delivery of Stable Waste762 viewsOVF is provided with approximately 230 tons of stable waste each year by the City. Here the West Los Angeles Sanitation Department makes a new delivery.
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230 Tons per Year766 viewsEach ton of stable waste used by OVF gardeners helps keep it out of the landfills while keeping our plants happy and healthy.
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Stable Waste525 viewsStable waste is moved to the edge of the composting bay.
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Shredding Crew - Tuesdays - 7:00 a.m.553 viewsEvery Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. volunteers meet in the lower composting area and shred the green waste pile which has accumulated during the past week. All garden members are welcome to participate. Visible in this photo are the green waste pile, sifting screen, shredder and concete pad on which the shredded material will be piled.
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Gourmet Compost658 viewsFinal product ready for use by gardeners.
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Cleaning the wood382 viewsMetal objects will damage the equipment so the crew is very careful to the clean the wood before chipping it.
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Shredding the Material524 viewsSorted material being fed into the shredder.
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Trash in the Stable Waste635 viewsSamples of trash found in the stable waste. Metal and glass are especially dangerous as they can injure the crew and/or damage the equipment.
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)311 viewsTwo 63-gal rain barrels made from from recycled plastic food grade containers were installed June 6, 2015 to collect water from the roof of the tractor shed. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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