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SCRAP: Worm Farm
Supplier Details
Scrap Ltd
Company Name
Scrap Ltd
Postal Address
209 Heathcote Rd, Holsworthy
State
NSW
Country
Australia
Postcode
2173
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
Name
SCRAP: Worm Farm
Model
1500 Litre
Classification
Vermiculture
Material Types
Cardboard, Food Organics, Mixed Paper & Cardboard, Other Organics (garden etc.), Paper
Operations
Description
The Worm Farm is able to redirect organic waste (especially food waste) from landfill through the action of worms. Their feeding converts organic waste into - vermiliquer, vermicast and worms each of which has market value. The SME is able, at low ongoing cost to save on landfill charges while producing beneficial materials for gardens/grounds/sale.
Operating Principles
Worms are bedded into the farm to consume quantities of organic waste generated on site. Food and other organic waste is collected on site in a bucket daily and sent to the worm farm where it is chopped up (bin and spade) and fed to the worms. The worms convert it to high quality soil conditioner called vermicast and moisture added when necessary drains through to collect in a bucket also providing high quality fertiliser. Baby worms are also produced. The worm farm requires periodic harvesting (preferably annually but may be longer).
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