project leader
Stephanos K
location
Broadway and Vernon Blvd
(Western Queens)
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the project

Composting in Western Queens will provide rodent and odor proof compost tumblers for some of the boroughs largest parks, community gardens, and greening groups. This project will seek to engage involved citizens to process their organic residuals using readily available hardware to create a nutrient-dense soil amendment for street trees, vegetable gardening, and flower planting.

the steps

Readily available materials will be sourced to construct compost tumblers out of reclaimed pickle barrels. The fabrication and assembly of the tumblers will take place at Socrates Sculpture Park on May 20th. This will give the public an opportunity to learn how to build these tumblers on their own. The tumblers that will be assembled will be used for public greening projects in Western Queens.

why we're doing it

Composting is the most environmentally responsible way to manage food and yard debris. Composting locally removes the challenges related to the logistic and environmental burden of trucking. According to the Rodale Book of Composting, tumblers are the most appropriate unit for composting in an urban environment, both because of their capacity to retain odors and moisture, and their ability to deter rodents.

budget

20 @ 3/4” Fender Washers=$7.53, 40 @ 1” Self-Tapping Screws = $13.51, 80 @ 1" Machine Bolts = $53.20, 80 @ #8 Washers = $26.00, 80 @ 6/23 Machine Bolt Nuts = $16.06, 120 @ 3” Lag Screws = $32.19, 80 @6” Carriage Bolts = $28.80, 80 @Carriage Bolt Washers = $4.14, 80 @Carriage Bolt Nuts = $4.18, 20 @Hairpin Clips = $9.42, 10 @Toilet Flange (3” over/outside) = $37.40, 10 @27” Galvanized Pipe = $50.52, 10 @28” PVC(3”) = $51.57, 10 @3" PVC Pipe Caps = $29.60, 1 @Chalkboard Paint= $5.96, 1 @ Surface Primer = $5.37, n/a @ Marine-Grade Sealant = $9.16, 10 @55 Gallon Plastic Barrels = $100.00, 10 @Recycled Plastic Lumber = $772.07, 10 @Recycled Plastic Lumber = $141.33, 1 @Drill/Driver =$200.00, 1 @Socket Set = $88.65, 1 @Socket Adapter = $4.95, project total = $1700 3% credit card processing =$51 ioby fee = $35 total to raise = $1786

 

total raised = $1271
third party credit card processing (3%) = $36
ioby materials and labor = $35

total disbursed to group = $1200

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photos

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donors

  • Christy D.
  • Ronald V.
  • Rebecca L.
  • Justin L.
  • MARGARET H.
  • Rita C.
  • Erik M.
  • Alia G.
  • Mary P.
  • Kim W.
  • Alexander J.
  • Peter R.
  • Michael K.
  • Marianthi K.
  • Kara H.
  • Alexandra K.
  • Doreen S.
  • Emily R.
  • Robin B.
  • Jessie B.
  • Stephanos K.
  • Martha J.
  • Vanessa V.
  • Madelene D.
  • Sarah D.
  • Dolph T.
  • Helen H.
  • Fabrice R.
  • Jeremy B.
  • Katie E.
  • Michael M.
  • Cerretani M.
  • Emilia C.
  • Jacqueline J.
  • Kimberly K.
  • Mia V.
  • Ashley C.
  • Lynne S.
  • Julia K.
  • Jesse A.