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should encourage further composting. More materials can also be added to a f~t resulLs pile. <br /> Active participation in the composting process should also make people more aware of their <br /> Organic waste stream. This increased awarene..~ shouid' also "spill over" to general v,~te <br />:'. prevention and recycling. <br /> <br /> COst: Which bin provides thc most value for the lowest cost? <br /> <br />i! When the cost per cubic foot Of bin capacity is calculated, th.e Biostack Composter compares <br /> <br />. = favorably with other contenders. . <br /> <br /> Dur'al~ility: Will the bin stand up to 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 weatherproot', rot-proof, easy to. clean; and <br /> · resistant to UV fading. <br /> <br /> Pest Re$i:;tancc: Is thc bin designed to discourage invasion by pests? <br /> <br /> Each .of the Biostack Composter's three tiers has ~lots to allow air to reach the composting <br /> material.· In its current design these slots are 1/2 inch wide. A bin is considered to be "pest ~ <br /> resistant" if it h~ no opening greater than I/4 inch. While the company, has'not experienced <br /> problems with its existing design, it is currently redesigning the bin wit[~ slots of 1/4 inch to <br /> ~tisf'y jurisdictions wino desire a "pest resistanti', bin. We will be. ordering die redesigned ,. <br /> bins. · · <br /> <br /> Mantffacturer Assistance: What assistance does the manufacturer offer with program <br /> <br /> · . prom.otion and composting education? <br /> <br /> The Biostack Composter comes prepackaged with an information flyer and a copy of the <br /> book titled, "Back.yard Composting", which has been endorsed, by the California Integrated <br /> waste Management Board. Smith &. Hawken is willing· to prov. ide us with display easels for <br /> placement at public loCations throughoqt tile county to promote th~ program. As-~istance from <br /> their art department is also available to design a mail insert or an advertisement.. <br /> <br /> Ease of' Use: How easy is it to use the bin and produce compost? <br /> <br /> While composting is a.natural biological process and really very e,~y, tile most often cited. <br /> difficulty, i~ any, is turning the pile. As previously note~l, the Biostack Composter's three <br /> tier design makes turn!ng the pile easy.' <br /> <br /> x.",' . .Tile bin is u-asy to assemble. Twelve (12) panels snap together (4 per tier), the tiers are <br /> " stacked and the lid is added. No tools or complicated instructions are re. quired. <br /> <br /> .. Exhibit 'AY - Page'3 of $ <br /> <br /> <br />