Abstract
A rapid composting system was designed by ENGR215 Team 6 to find a better use for the green waste generated at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Below is a detailed page on the process and cost of building the rapid compost system.
Problem Statement
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Criteria
Criteria | Weight | Constraint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | 4 | Less than $400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ease of Use | 7 | Usable by untrained volunteers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Educational Value | 6 | At least volunteers learn more about rapid compost systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effectiveness | 9 | Must be able to process about 6’x6’x6’ of yard waste every 14-21 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Labor Intensity | 5 | Cannot require more maintenance than 1-2 times a week for 2-3 hours each day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability of Amendments | 2 | Bought locally and cheaply | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aesthetics | 6 | More professional than a tarp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safety | 10 | Non-toxic and will not spontaneously combust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Durability | 8 | Stable for at least one year
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Materials Cost
Design CostFigure 8: Time InvestedTest ResultsAdd some numbers and results of compost system. |