Compost Appearance & Quality Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101 Thursday, October 10, 2024 "Why is our compost not very uniform, not very black, and still contains large sawdust particles? We mostly use wood pellet bedding." STALL BEDDING: It is good that you are using wood pellet bedding because you general... Read More Training Program Details Frequently Asked Questions Thursday, August 8, 2024 What's included in our Training Programs and how we work with new clients Our Training Programs include four component parts: The design of your compost system An aeration equipment package A training manual Unl... Read More Why ASP Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101 Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting uses an electric blower to induce intermittent airflow into the compost pile, thereby eliminating the need to turn the pile. With ASP Composting, we are able to maintain aerobic ... Read More Pile Temperatures Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101 Thursday, February 8, 2024 "What am I looking for when I take my compost pile temperatures?" Our primary goal is for your compost to reach and exceed 131°F for at least three days. This is referred to as a "Process to Further Reduce Pathog... Read More Turned Windrows vs. ASP Frequently Asked Questions Monday, January 15, 2024 Turning windrows is a time consuming process requiring labor, equipment, and fuel. With the turned windrow method, piles return to an anaerobic condition well within an hour. When the piles are turned, odors can be ... Read More Composting in Cold Climates Frequently Asked Questions Thursday, December 7, 2023 "How does the O2Compost system perform during the cold winter months?" ANSWER: Our aerated systems generally work quite well under extreme cold conditions. Here are six recommendations to help you avoid interruption du... Read More Best Time to Design and Build Frequently Asked Questions Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Right Now! Summer is right around the corner and you can take advantage of the good weather to construct your system in plenty of time to be ahead of the fall and winter rainy season. And if you miss this year's dry... Read More I need a larger system! Frequently Asked Questions Wednesday, February 23, 2022 QUESTION: What happens if I outgrow my Micro-Bin System? ANSWER: If you purchase the Micro-Bin Training Program and later decide to upgrade to a larger system (or one that is the same size but permanently constructed) ... Read More