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Reply | Forward Message #1404 of 1992 |
We do not generate enough waste nor have the space for a large scale (windrow type) compost operation.   However, we are surpassing the ability to compost on a homeowner's level with backyard compost bins.  Do any of you work with a local company that would pick up livestock manure for composting?  If so what kind of container is used for holding the manure?   I would like to approach a local quarry that already uses leaves to make a topsoil that they sell.   They want more organic matter so I see an opportunity there but want to have more information before approaching them.
 
Laurie Spangler, Interim Curator/Director
Conservation Coordinator/Registrar
Mill Mountain Zoo
PO Box 123484
Roanoke VA  24034
 
Phone:  (540) 343-3241
Fax:  (540) 343-4066
 
Mill Mountain Zoo's Conservation Vision is to empower and inspire zoo staff, guests and the community to take conservation  action.


Thu Dec 15, 2005 2:18 pm

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We do not generate enough waste nor have the space for a large scale (windrow type) compost operation. However, we are surpassing the ability to compost on a...
Laurie Spangler
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Dec 15, 2005
2:20 pm

Hi Laurie, We are in the same situation as you described. Too much waste for small homeowner-type operation, but no space for windrow operation. We found a...
Danielle Green
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Dec 15, 2005
2:58 pm

You know,,, as I recall some time back,,, 1985??? I thought one or two of the zoos at that time were processing and packaging the material as 'Zoo-poo' in both...
Gary Wangler
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Dec 15, 2005
5:02 pm

Good morning Laurie,,, and all in the network. When with the zoo 6 years ago, and I believe we have had this question asked in the past,,,, the zoo would...
Gary Wangler
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Dec 15, 2005
3:00 pm

A number of zoos compost on grounds - some using the final product in house and others selling it to the public. We do the latter and sell it both in bulk and...
David Selk
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Dec 15, 2005
5:11 pm

I think Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and Brookfield Zoo (in Brookfield) are marketing "zoo-poo"...There is a national company who also do it but I don't know if...
Nye, Christine
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Dec 15, 2005
5:23 pm
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