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". While the low maintenance process works, we believe it is best to promme an active process.. <br /> - ::" The active composter will be rewarded by'the quick production of finished compost which'· <br /> .. should encourage further composting, lvlore.materials can also be added to a 'fast results" <br /> _.'.. pile. Active participation in thc composting process should also make people more aware Of <br /> · : their organic waste stream. This incr~_~ed awareness should also "spill ov=r" to general <br /> ,, waste prevention and recycling. <br /> <br /> Cost: Which bin provide~ thc most value for' the lowest cost? <br /> <br /> When the cost per cubic foot of' bin capacity is calculated, the Biostack Composter compares <br /> favorably with other contenders.. <br /> <br /> .- .Durability: 'Will the bin stand up t'o long term use? .. <br /> <br /> The Biostack Composter is a very high quality, durable bin made by a California company <br /> with a strong name recognition among gardeners and a reputation for quality gardening tools <br /> · " and equipment. The Biostack Composter's double-walled construction makes the bin very <br /> sturdy. Made of 60% recycled polyethylene, it is weatherproof, rot-proof, easy to clean, and <br /> · - resistant to UV fading. <br /> <br /> ·Pest Resistance: Is the bin designed to discourage invasion by <br /> <br />- '- Each of the Biostack'Composter's three tiers has slots to allow air to reach the composting <br /> material. In its current design these slou are 1/2' inch wide. A bin is considered to be."pest <br /> resist,mt" if it h,~ no opening greater than 1/4 ifich. While the company has not experienced. <br />· problems with its existing d~ign, it is currently redesigning ~he bin with slots of I/4 inch to <br /> satisfy jurisdictions who desire a "pest resistant" bin. We will be ordering the-redesigned <br />- bins. <br /> <br /> Ma,nt~faclurer A~;sistance: What assistadce does the manufacturer offer with prograLn <br /> prDmotion and composting education? <br /> <br /> The Biostack Composter Comes prepackaged with an information flyer and a copy of the . ' <br />· book titled, "Backyard Composting", which has been endowed by the California Integrated <br /> Waste Management Board. Smith & Hawken is willing to provide us with disp!ay easels for <br />:. placement at public locations throughout the county to promote the program. Assistance from <br />~ ' their art department is also avail;tble to design a mail insert or an adve. rtisement. <br /> <br /> · 51 Ease of Use: How easy is it rouse the bin and produce' compost? <br /> "':'., ' While composting is a natural biological .process and. really very eas~,, th'e most often'cited <br /> .: .. difficulty, if any, is turning the pile. As previoqsly' noted, the Biostack Composter's three..' <br />-'F ',~ tier design makes turning the pile easy. '., <br /> <br /> · i Attachment I - Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />