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The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green

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  • Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic
  • Measures 16L x 16W x 28H inches for 5-tray system
  • Best in temp. between 45 and 85 degrees
  • Use indoors during winter and outdoors in spring and summer
  • Can house 6,000 worms (not included)
  • Approximate weight is 15 lbs.
  • 5-year warranty on parts and workmanship
  • Recycles kitchen waste and junk mail into nutrient-rich compost
  • Unique, self-sorting upward migration worm bin system

Please note: worms are not included but can be added during checkout.

 

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Cascade Worm Factory on Good Morning America
What's your carbon footprint? Ever wondered how you can shrink it? Watch this video for tips on consuming less and conserving more, including the benefits of worm composting.


What is The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green and how does it work?
This green 5-tray worm composter is a multi-tray compost system that helps manage the composting process and provides you with nutrient-rich compost for your garden. It's easy to set up and simple to use. Fill each stacking tray with kitchen scraps such as newspaper, junk mail, vegetables, fruits, egg shells, coffee grounds, paper, and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Most "Master Gardeners" consider worm castings to be the very best compost available. Your plants will thrive with this all-natural compost. Sorting out the undigested scraps can be a messy, inconvenient chore with ordinary worm composters. Worms start in the bottom tray and migrate upward as they break down the waste. This allows worms to separate themselves from the finished compost making it easy to add nutrient-rich fertilizer to plants and gardens without sorting worms. Additionally, nutrient-rich moisture is captured in the collection tray and can be drained as liquid fertilizer known as "worm tea".


What are the benefits of using The Worm Factory®?


  • The Worm Factory® is Compact:
With its square design and having the smallest footprint of all the worm composters, The Worm Factory® 4-Tray Worm Composter - Green works great for anyone with space requirements. The Worm Factory® uses a tray stacking system which allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space.

  • The Worm Factory® is Odorless:
The ventilation lid allows proper air flow and the instruction manual helps you manage The Worm Factory® correctly to prevent odor. This means that it can be used year round and can be housed anywhere, including apartments, kitchens, garages, porches, etc.

  • The Worm Factory® is Easy to Manage:
The 16-page instruction manual makes the setup process fast and easy and gives detailed instructions on how manage the bin year round. Each tray holds 12.5 pounds of compost, which makes lifting and arranging trays effortless. The ventilation lid also contains a list of composting tips for quick reference.

  • The Worm Factory® Saves Time:
Let The Worm Factory® do the work for you! Instead of spending time turning piles of compost yourself and removing worms by hand, the multi-tray system separates the worms from the compost so you don't have to. Also, because the worms continually eat through your kitchen scraps and junk mail, nutrient-rich compost is produced at a faster rate than traditional ways of composting. In full operation, the Worm Factory® houses 6,000 worms, consumes 5 to 8 pounds of food a week, allowing you to harvest a full tray of nutrient-rich castings every month. This allows you to bring rich dark compost to your plants and gardens at a faster rate.

What's Included:
Stacking Trays and Base, Instruction Book, (1) 250g Coir Brick, Shredded Paper, Ventilation Tips Lid, Spigot, Assembly Screws, Worm Tea Collection Tray
What's Not Included:
Worms
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

16L x 16W x 28H inches

Material

100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic

Warranty

5 Year Warranty

Brand

The Worm Factory

Weight (lbs.)

15

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What's Included: Stacking Trays and Base, Instruction Book, (1) 250g Coir Brick, Shredded Paper, Ventilation Tips Lid, Spigot, Assembly Screws, Worm Tea Collection Tray
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The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green
 
4.6

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy assembly (8)
  • Attractive (7)
  • Composts quickly (7)
  • Odor free (7)
  • Capacity (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Ecological waste disposal (7)
    • Fertilizer production (7)
    • Kitchen scraps (7)
    • Coffee grounds (6)
    • Fruit rinds (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Restaurant Uses Worm Composter

    Wilderness Boundary Restaurant purchased four composters for our new organic greenhouse. We have only used the composter for a few weeks and thus far we have utilized pounds of what would otherwise be kitchen waste...Read complete review

    Wilderness Boundary Restaurant purchased four composters for our new organic greenhouse. We have only used the composter for a few weeks and thus far we have utilized pounds of what would otherwise be kitchen waste. The "food" is going through and old food processor that we had on hand, this makes the worms work a lot faster. We have fed three times and the food waste has already been turned to great soil. We are still on our first layer but the worms seem very ambitious. Following the instructions was easy but a few conflicting areas such as temperature were noticed. We think the Worm Factory is great and we are now able to utilize what would otherwise be waste. We can't wait to try the worm tea when the worms really start producing our fertilizer and soil. We are impressed and we've just begun. The Worm Factory is an integral part of our organic greenhouse, it is just as important as the vegetables and herbs.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    not what i thought it was

    the product isnt weather tight no good for my you youse

    the product isnt weather tight no good for my you youse

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    Dec

    20

    2011

     
    5.0

    worm factory delivers

    By xyz

    from nevada

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Secure
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green:

        the worm bin works well outside and inside during winter months. the design is inconspicuous but looks quite at home on a porch, patio or front stoop. the worms need very little care and once you figure out what they need in your climate, they become very low-maintenance garbage-eating-compost-making little machines. i bought one and my mother-in-law was so impressed that she ordered one for her daughters who live in a high rise in brooklyn. truly a versatile product that can work well for those in an apartment with house plants or someone with a large, rural garden.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        20

        2011

         
        5.0

        Love it.

        By Merys

        from Tucson

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Capacity
        • Composts Quickly
        • Easy Assembly
        • Odor Free
        • Sifts Old From New

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Coffee Grounds
          • Ecological Waste Disposal
          • Egg cartons junk mail
          • Fertilizer Production
          • Fruit Rinds
          • Kitchen Scraps

          Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green:

          I bought this worm bin for inside. Outside I have successfully used wine barrels and also use the Can-O-worms, which is great; but the legs are getting unstable after a few years use.

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          Aug

          1

          2011

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          not what i thought it was

          By chuck

          from vero beach fl

          About Me Avid Gardener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive
          • Easy Assembly

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green:

              the product isnt weather tight no good for my you youse

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              Hayneedle.com response:Thank you for your review! Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we stand behind our products. We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you need to return or exchange an item, or have any questions about the item you received please contact us within 30 days of receipt of your purchase.

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              28

              2011

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Excellent product, well priced.

              By Just Joan

              from Napa, CA

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive
              • Capacity
              • Composts Quickly
              • Easy Assembly
              • Instructions are clear
              • Odor Free
              • Very easy set-up

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Coffee Grounds
              • Ecological Waste Disposal
              • Fertilizer Production
              • Fruit Rinds
              • Kitchen Scraps
              • Pulp from juicer

              Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green:

              So easy to use and much more compact, manageable, and odor-free than worm composters I have used in the past. The design of the top tray lid also keeps out flies, and helps to keep odors under control. I especially like the slanted design of the "worm tea" bottom collection tray as it keeps worms from drowning and decaying in the tea. I am most pleased with the product [...] I have also purchased a rolling compost bin and plan to do more business with Hayneedle.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              21

              2011

               
              5.0

              WORM FACTORY PURCHASE

              By ROSEBUD

              from FLORIDA

              About Me Getting Started

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Composts Quickly
              • Easy Assembly
              • Odor Free

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Coffee Grounds
                • Ecological Waste Disposal
                • Fertilizer Production
                • Fruit Rinds
                • Kitchen Scraps
                • Leaves & Brush

                Comments about The Worm Factory® 5-Tray Recycled Plastic Worm Composter - Green:

                I HAVE JUST STARTED TO USE MY WORM COMPOSTER. NOTHING TOO EXCITING HAPPENED SO FAR...WORMS TAKE A WHILE TO ADJUST. THIS IS GOING TO ELIMINATE SO MANY SCRAPS FROM THE KITCHEN. EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE TIME TO RECYCLE. WITH THIS APPLICATION YOU ARE REWARDED WITH RICH COMPOST TO FERTILIZE YOUR PLANTS AND GARDEN. THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Customer Q & A

                Q1: How many worms do I need to purchase with the cascade compost bin?

                A: You should purchase about 1,000 worms to start your composter. After this initial purchase, the worm count will double every three months!

                Q2: I ordered worms from you and they have arrived before my composter. What should I do with the worms until I get the compost bin?

                A: The worms can last up to ten days in the packaging they arrived in. (Not the best, but they will last) Give them some water when they arrive.
                If you're afraid they won't make it, you can make a temporary home for them instead. Put the worms into a plastic container about the size of a shoe box or bucket. Put some shredded black and white newsprint in the bottom that has been moistened (about the amount of a rung out sponge). This will act as food and bedding until your compost bin arrives and they can be placed into their new permanent home.

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