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List of specific needs to build and manage the compost facility

Activity:	Issue:	Contact:	Source:	Date:
Tools for compost construction: wire cutters pliers shovel 2 garden fork *twine		Americorps	Maintenance man	1-30
Water Source		Americorps	Maintenance man	1-30
Site Agreement	School is concerned with: 1) Compost in front of school 2) Wants to use concrete space	EPA will talk with school about site requirements and show what compost looks like.	School	2-4
Buy two 10 feet length of snow fence or welded wire (or 50 feet if they will not cut)	Wait until site is firmed up.	Americorps and EPA.	YouthFriends has $70 for materials.	2-6
Meet with compost manager	Discuss needs, goals and role of compost manager	EPA will talk with compost manager.		2-4
Nitrogen Source for compost	Where will the greens, bread for nitrogen come from?	EPA ask compost manager where this could be easily obtained.	Americorps will contact source and arrange participation.	2-4, 2-6
Carbon source for compost	Where will the leaves come from routinely? Newspapers?	EPA ask compost manager where this could be easily obtained.	Americorps will contact source and arrange participation.	2-4, 2-6
Storage bins	To store leaves and newspapers	Americorps (if needed)	Ask compost manager if bins are needed. Resources from YouthFriends.	2-4, 2-6
Newspapers and leaves	Where will leaves and newspapers be stored for easy access for compost?	EPA ask compost manager where this could be easily obtained.	Americorps will contact source and arrange participation.	2-4
Process for compost management	Clear roles for all at school	EPA work with Americorps and compost manager to have short, clear process for all seasons.		2-13

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