Team Green is pleased to announce that we have a new composting system and a new manager for the composting amenity at UUCD.

Yvonne Ruddy-Stein has generously agreed to be the manager and contact person with all your food/plant recycling issues and concerns. 

What can we compost? 
Nothing has changed – vegetable waste & trimmings, but no large stems or flowers.

How is the new composter different?
The new composter is a dual chamber device that will make our process much simpler, and you can find it near the Cottage House garden and chimney area. It has two sliding panels: 

• one with a plus (+) symbol, which will be the place to drop in organic materials 
• one with a clock symbol, which indicates that organic matter is “stewing” in this chamber. No fresh material should be put into this one as this is where the compost will be finished.

If you have the energy to crank the handle to mix the materials, please do so but be careful to keep your body clear of the handle in case it spins around due to the weight of the materials. 

Can I get a demo?
For each person who brings material to UUCD, we would love to do a show-and-tell with you on a convenient Sunday. Just ask Yvonne or a member of Team Green*. For all others who may consider bringing material, please respond to Yvonne with your questions, as she is an experienced food composter.

*Team Green: Donna Lawrence, Cheryl Edelen, Gary Mummert, & Barbara Myers 

Note: The old composting drum will remain next to the Fellowship Hall until the compost is finished, so please do not use it.