Feeding the worms 5. Water Rock dust 6. Basic instructions Harvesting larger bins 7. It sounds simple and it basically is. West Contra Costa County Teachers are entitled to a free worm bin for the classroom.
Worm bins can vary in size and material type.
Obviously, the larger the bin, the more worms it will house and the more food waste they will consume. While several schools vermicompost nearly all of the food waste generated at the school and have a set of 4 ft by 8 ft bins, by far the most common type of classroom bin is a converted plastic storage box of approximately 18 gallons in capacity. Converting a storage box is relatively easy and requires only creating small holes in the box. Back to top Where to put the bin Worms should ideally be kept in an environment that is 55-77 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this, indoor locations are usually preferable for classroom or home bins.