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Vermicomposting large amounts

12 years ago

I have had small bin systems with much success before. I have come to realize that my father, who owns a restaurant, is throwing away lots of compostable material everyday. What kind of setup could handle a large amount of food, Say 20-30 lbs a week. I know that would require lots of worms and it might be an expensive setup but I am just looking into it and would like some advice. I hate to see all that food go to waste! Thanks!

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sbryce_gw
12 years ago
A couple of these:

http://www.wormwigwam.com/worm-wig-wam-vermicomposting-bin/

Here is a link that might be useful: Worm Wigwam
mendopete
12 years ago
Hi and welcome to the forum.

Your previous vermi-experience will make this much easier.

If you have room outdoors and a mild climate, it would be fairly simple and inexpensive to establish a wormbed to handle that amount.
I got my first worms given to me by a local restaurant/bakery owner. His wormbed was about 40' x 12', and was covered with old carpet that was diverted from the land-fill. It was a beautiful site. I will NEVER forget the moment he pulled that carpet back. Wigglers were squirming everywhere!!!

30lbs of waste weekly would not need a bed as large as described. 10-12 lbs of worms with about 6 square feet of surface should do it. Pre-composting the waste would help. Food scraps will attract vermin and other critters.

Good luck, and keep us posted. You can do it!
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