COMPOSTING HORSE MANURE IS REALLY QUITE SIMPLE. NO TURNING REQUIRED
In 30 to 60 days, you can convert raw manure into high-quality finished compost, all without turning the compost pile.
Most people believe that compost needs to be turned to maintain aerobic conditions. However, when air is introduced into an active compost pile by turning, the oxygen level in the pile drops off very quickly—often to less than 1% oxygen content within 30 to 45 minutes. For this reason, “turning the pile” is an expensive and ineffective approach to composting.
This is the reason that O2Compost utilizes Aerated Static Pile Composting. Using an electric blower, we induce airflow through the pile to maintain aerobic conditions at all times. The oxygen stimulates the microorganisms that are already in the mix, and their by-product is heat. In a properly operated compost system, pile temperatures are sufficient to pasteurize the raw material and dramatically reduce offensive odors. High temperatures (over 131oF) destroy pathogens, parasites, fly larvae and weed seeds. This means that the result of this process is a safe, high-quality soil amendment that supports healthy plant growth.
Our system greatly expedites the composting process and eliminates the “2-year pile syndrome”. Again, all of this takes place in 30 to 60 days, without turning the compost pile. Whether you’re dealing with waste from horses, chickens, cows, fish, or people — O2Compost provides a solution that is simple, safe, and cost effective.
O2COMPOST SYSTEMS ARE EASY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE
O2Compost has developed a wide array of aerated compost systems for every scale of operation; for every organic by-product; and for every budget. We believe that composting is vital to establishing a sustainable world community. As environmental engineers, scientists, and educators, O2Compost’s mission is to teach the Science and Art of Aerated Composting and to empower individuals and organizations to become stewards of our land, air, and water resources.
O2Compost specializes in designing compost systems to process virtually all organic residuals, including animal manure, food waste, landscaping debris, biosolids and other source separated organics. We utilize the Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Method of composting on all of our projects and implement fully tested methods and strategies that are both straight forward and cost effective. Our compost systems are elegant in their simplicity.
What sets O2Compost apart is that we offer comprehensive operator training and technical support. Because we have a vested interest in your success, we guarantee that your system will work perfectly for years to come.
WHY IS THE O2COMPOST SYSTEM BETTER?
ASP Composting:
- Mitigates impacts to surface and ground water resources.
- Produces high-quality compost in 30 – 60 days.
- Eliminates pathogens, parasites, and weed seeds.
- Eliminates odors, reduces volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Eliminates access to flies, rodents, and birds.
- Supports plant growth.
- Improves stormwater infiltration, reduces soil erosion, and increases drought resistance.
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