Two Tales of Composting Start-Ups
We will explore two composting start-ups: one in North Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, and the other in West Wendover, Nevada. These two facilities illustrate different approaches to getting a composting facility up and running. North Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania The North Londonderry Township facility was designed to handle the expected increase in yard trimmings as the township […]
Maryville’s Successful Composting Program
Maryville, Missouri faced a challenge when new state laws banned burning and landfilling yard waste. The city’s solution was to create a composting program that turned yard waste into a valuable resource. Initial Challenges and Solutions The city’s first attempt at handling yard waste was to have residents bring it to a community-owned farm. However, […]
Composting: A Win-Win for Kearney and Double M Farms
A combined composting operation benefits both Kearney, Nebraska and Double M Farms Inc. By mixing sludge cake from the city’s wastewater treatment plant with aerated manure from the farm’s feeding pens, Double M Farms reduces cattle stress, improves animal weight gain, and increases corn yields while helping the city cut material handling costs. This partnership […]
Beatrice, NE: A Case Study in Year-Round Composting
The city of Beatrice, Nebraska, provides an excellent example of the practicality of year-round composting. Despite experiencing temperature extremes from -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, Beatrice has successfully composted all of its sewage sludge and yard waste since 1991. This achievement is largely due to the city’s use […]
Chicago’s Cost-Effective Sludge Management Solution
The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago (MSDGC) has implemented an innovative and cost-effective method for drying the massive amounts of sludge generated by its wastewater treatment plants. This involves using auger tractors, nicknamed “Brown Bears,” to turn and agitate the sludge, speeding up the natural drying process. This method was adopted after extensive testing […]
Turning Manure Into Money: The Benefits of Composting on Dairy Farms
Brown Bear describes the experiences of two dairy farmers, Mike Brown and Kelly Cunningham, who use composting to manage manure and generate revenue. Both farmers use Brown Bear compost turners and highlight the benefits of composting for environmental compliance, cost savings, and even profitability. Kelly Cunningham, a partner at Milk Unlimited Dairy Farm in Iowa, […]
Composting: Turning Dairy Manure into an Asset
Dairy farmers are facing increasing pressure to address air and water quality impacts while also providing milk to a growing population. Composting manure offers a solution to these challenges, helping farmers reduce pollution, manage nutrients, and even generate revenue. What is composting? Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic residues, primarily an aerobic process that […]
Brown Bear Composting Aerator: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Dairy Farms
Dairy farms face increasing pressure to comply with environmental regulations. Brown Bear Corporation offers a solution with their composting equipment, specifically designed to help dairy farmers manage waste efficiently. At the heart of their product line is the self-contained composting aerator. This horizontal aerator provides an economical solution for: The machine’s efficiency ensures that 100% of the material is […]
Aerator Attachments for Brown Bear Tool Carrier Tractors
This blog post will explore the different types of aerator attachments available for Brown Bear Tool Carrier Tractors. Models The different models of aerator attachments are listed below, along with their specifications: Applications Additional Information
Brown Bear Aerator Attachments
The Brown Bear Aerator Attachments are designed for use with loaders and tool carriers in composting operations. The attachments are self-contained and provide an economical method for mixing, blending, and building windrows. They work by directly aerating the material, exposing 100% of it to oxygen. This speeds up the composting rate and can reduce composting […]