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Does Adding Worms to Your Compost Bin Make a Difference?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOUk69F4K_s&feature=youtu.be   A few months ago, I placed a few red wiggler worms in my outdoor trash can compost bin to see what they would do. It ends up they multiplied and they're eating through my food scraps nicely! Composting worms make a great addition to compost bins smaller than 1 cubic yard- Two issues with small-scale compost bins include that they don't get as hot, and the contents don't break down as fast- adding worms will greatly help with both.

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How Gigantic Turned Aerated Piles Work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Wcfcoxvr8 This is a good overview of how an outdoor composting system works. I hope they can make videos explaining water treatment, biofilters and trommel screening in greater detail. I've always wondered where washing of the equipment, such as trucks and equipment, comes into play. I never see it mentioned, although odors have led to the downfall of plenty of composting programs...

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