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Worm Factory® 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home

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Material Plastic
Color Black
Brand Worm Factory
Capacity 1 Liters
Product Dimensions 17.95"L x 17.95"W x 14.95"H
Shape Round
Item Weight 11 Pounds

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  • US made with durable high quality plastic. Houses thousands of worms that can consume several pounds of waste each week. Compact and expandable.
  • The Worm Factory 360 has a standard 4-Tray size which is expandable up to 6 trays when following the directions, giving it the largest volume of any home vermicomposter.
  • Each tray has a grid bottom for worms to migrate upward as new food is added. As each tray is filled another is added to the top, when the bottom tray is harvested it becomes the top creating a continuous loop system.
  • The worms will process food waste into fine compost full of nutrients. Worms can eat about half their weight in food per day. If you start with 1/2 lb of worms they can eat a 1/4 lb of food per day. Gradually increase as the size of your community grows.
  • 5 year limited warranty. Odor free operation. Create compost year-round indoors.

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SAVE $5 when you bundle! Buy worms WITH your Worm factory here: With Worms Why the Worm Factory® 360? Americans throw away 34 million tons of food waste into landfills each year, more than any other type of waste (www.EPA.gov).  While traditional backyard composting has its place, the process can take up to two years and rotating it can become a chore. Worm composting uses worms to do the work of breaking down waste and is more efficient and easier to manage than a traditional backyard compost pile. In addition, its compact design makes it perfect for use in any household. Worm composting makes it easy to recycle kitchen scraps, paper waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, creating a more sustainable lifestyle by recycling and improving soil quality.  The Worm Factory 360 houses thousands of composting worms in a compact space. These worms work 24/7 to efficiently produce highly beneficial, rich compost packed with microbes and water soluble plant nutrients. This eliminates all the work of traditional composting and yields a much more valuable end product. Worm compost has been proven to have ten times the nutrients of traditional backyard compost.  The more nutrients that are available to your plants, the larger they grow and the more bountiful your harvest is. This system allows you to enjoy ORGANIC vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown with the help of your kitchen scraps. At a Glance The Worm Factory 360 is simple to set up and operate. Managing your Worm Factory 360 takes less than 15 minutes a week. Included with each Worm Factory 360 are a comprehensive instruction guide and DVD that make setup easy and give detailed tips on how to best manage your new Worm Factory 360 year-round. Start with just the bottom tray and bedding material included. Add 1/2lb of composting worms and start filling the tray with household waste. The worms will process and recycle the waste into fine compost full of nutrients. When the first tray is full, stack another on top. Each tray has a grid bottom, so worms migrate upward as new food is added. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This makes it possible to harvest organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. Adding Food &Waste Adding household waste to the Worm Factory 360 is easy; just open the lid and toss the food in. Fruits, vegetables, grains, paper, egg shells, leaves, coffee grounds and more can be added. Three foods to avoid are diary, meat, and citrus items; these can be harmful to the worms and are difficult to compost. Feed your worms about 50% food scraps and 50% fiber and paper. This creates the optimal environment for worms and finished compost. The goal is to recycle what you usually throw away. Don't worry about feeding your worms every day. Some people feed them a handful a week; some people feed them a handful a day. The general rule of thumb is worms can eat about half their weightin food per day.  This means that if you start with 1 lb of worms, they can eat a half pound of food per day. Worms can survive up to two weeks without any additional food. Just feed them a bit extra before going on long vacations. In a healthy environment composting worms will maintain their population without over or under populating. It is important to note that worms are living creatures, and cannot tolerate extreme temperatures. Keep the Worm Factory 360 so that the bedding remains between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or where you would personally feel comfortable. The Worm Factory 360 is expandable vertically, allowing a high compost capacity while maintaining a very small footprint. When full, each tray weighs 12.5 pounds, making lifting and arranging trays effortless. ****Need Worms? Find worms here: WORMS**** Features •  Compact and expandable up to 7 trays •  US made high quality post consumer recycled plastic •  Choice of color: Black, green, terracotta •  Create compost year-round, indoors and out •  5 year limited warranty •  Odor free operation •  Houses thousands of worms that consume pounds of waste per week  What’s Included • 4 Trays •  “Quick Tips” instructions on lid •  Improved base and lid design for better air circulation •  Start up instruction booklet •  Link to 4 chapter video guide for beginners and 80 page online manual •  Start-up worm bedding •  Minerals •  Accessory kit includes: hand rake, and scraper  SAVE $5 when you bundle! Buy worms WITH your Worm factory here: With Worms

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Composting with worms allows you to turn kitchen scraps, paper waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich soil for your plants. The Worm Factory 360 composting system makes the entire process quick and easy. With a thermo siphon air flow design, the Worm Factory 360 increases the composting speed. Now you can produce compost much faster than traditional composting methods. This version of the Worm Factory 360 comes in black, and it's also available in green and terracotta.

Why the Worm Factory 360?

Americans throw away 34 million tons of food waste into landfills each year, more than any other type of waste (EPA.gov). While traditional backyard composting has its place, the process can take up to two years and rotating it can become a chore. Worm composting uses worms to do the work of breaking down waste and is more efficient and easier to manage than a traditional backyard compost pile. In addition, its compact design makes it perfect for use in any household.

Worm composting makes it easy to recycle kitchen scraps, paper waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, creating a more sustainable lifestyle by recycling and improving soil quality. The Worm Factory 360 houses thousands of composting worms in a compact space. These worms work 24/7 to efficiently produce highly beneficial, rich compost packed with microbes and water-soluble plant nutrients.

This eliminates all the work of traditional composting and yields a much more valuable end product. Worm compost has been proven to have ten times the nutrients of traditional backyard compost. The more nutrients that are available to your plants, the larger they grow and the more bountiful your harvest is. This system allows you to enjoy organic vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown with the help of your kitchen scraps.

How the Worm Factory 360 Works

At A Glance

The Worm Factory 360 is simple to set up and operate. Managing your Worm Factory 360 takes less than 15 minutes a week.

Included with each Worm Factory 360 are a comprehensive instruction guide and DVD that make setup easy and give detailed tips on how to best manage your new Worm Factory 360 year-round.

Start with just the bottom tray and bedding material included. Add 1lb of composting worms and start filling the tray with household waste. The worms will process and recycle the waste into fine compost full of nutrients. When the first tray is full, stack another on top. Each tray has a grid bottom, so worms migrate upward as new food is added.

As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This makes it possible to harvest organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot.

Adding Food/Waste

Adding household waste to the Worm Factory 360 is easy; just open the lid and toss the food in. Fruits, vegetables, grains, paper, eggshells, leaves, coffee grounds and more can be added. Three foods to avoid are diary, meat, and citrus items; these can be harmful to the worms and are difficult to compost. Feed your worms about 50 percent food scraps and 50 percent fiber and paper. This creates the optimal environment for worms and finished compost. The goal is to recycle what you usually throw away.

Don't worry about feeding your worms every day. Some people feed them a handful a week; some people feed them a handful a day. The general rule of thumb is worms can eat about half their weight in food per day. This means that if you start with 1 pound of worms, they can eat a half pound of food per day. Worms can survive up to two weeks without any additional food. Just feed them a bit extra before going on long vacations.

In a healthy environment, composting worms will maintain their population without over or under populating.

Odorless Year-Round Operation

Your waste production isn't seasonal and your composting efforts shouldn't be either! Composting is no longer limited to the warm months. The Worm Factory 360 can be used indoors or outdoors, allowing year round operation. When managed correctly, the Worm Factory 360 is odorless, making it the perfect composter for apartments, kitchens, condos, garages, porches and more! Because of its unique design, the Worm Factory 360 allows oxygen to flow through the system, discouraging stinky garbage odors.

It is important to note that worms are living creatures, and cannot tolerate extreme temperatures. Keep the Worm Factory 360 so that the bedding remains between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or where you would personally feel comfortable.

The Worm Factory 360 is expandable vertically, allowing a high compost capacity while maintaining a very small footprint. When full, each tray weighs 12.5 pounds, making lifting and arranging trays effortless.

The Worm Composting Cycle

Your first tray will take about three months to become fully composted by the worms. After the first tray is composted the other trays can take as little as a month depending on the waste added. Once you harvest your finished compost from the bottom tray, you will have an empty tray to stack on top again.

The nutrient-rich finished compost can be used in your garden, raised beds, container gardens, or on houseplants. Even if you're not a gardener, the Worm Factory 360 helps you reduce your impact and provides an alternative to throwing your waste into the landfill. Worm compost not only adds vital nutrients to your soil, it also conditions the soil to hold water longer, prevent plant disease, and promote healthy root growth.

Take one step in the green direction with the Worm Factory 360 and create a healthier, happier environment.

Key Features

Expandable Multi-Tray design gives the largest volume from the smallest footprint. Temperature is maintained indoors or out. Odorless operation when following provided instructions for indoor use. Ideal For Households of 1-4 people, additional trays can expand the worm factory to handle larger households. One Step assembly right out of the box for easy, quick setup. Made in the USA with high-quality recycled materials and includes a 10-year warranty. Year Round production of compost when optimal temperature is maintained indoors or out. See what's included with the Worm Factory 360 view larger

What's Included

  • Mineral rock dust. Adds nutrients to your finished compost and beneficial to the worm composting process. 4 Stacking Trays. Large capacity right out of the box; can also be expanded with additional trays (sold separately)
  • Quick Tips Lid. Quick reference for how to feed your worms. Converts to handy stand for trays while harvesting compost.
  • Accessory Kit. The accessory kit provides basic tools to make managing the Worm factory 360 easier, including: thermometer, hand rake, and scraper.
  • Worm Ladder. Assists worms back into the upper trays.
    • Base with Spigot. Built-in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.
    • Instruction Manual and DVD. Step-by-step directions will guide you through every step.
    • Bedding Materials. Worm bedding helps ensure your success.

    Compare Worm Factory Models

      Worm Factory Standard Worm Factory 360 Number of Trays 3-5 (expandable up to 7 trays) 4 (expandable up to 7 trays) Footprint 16 by 16 inches 18 by 18 inches Warranty 10 years 10 years Lid Style Standard flat Dome vented Thermo-Siphon Pumice Quick Start DVD Accessory Tool Kit Available Colors

    All models available in black, terracotta, and green

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Customers like the smell, appearance and ease of assembly of the outdoor living product. For example, they mention that it looks great, the occupants work silently with no odor and that the worms appear to be thriving. They also appreciate the size, and quality. Opinions are mixed on missing pieces.

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278 customers mention249 positive29 negative

Customers like the quality of the outdoor living product. They mention that the components are excellent, and the product is functional. They also say that it works well to provide healthy food and that it holds up well. Customers also mention that it's a perfect product for beginners, and that they can make a great foliar compost tea with it.

"...So overall the perfect product for starters, and a great way to keep going even when you’re an expert- it comes with a total of 4 bins, and you buy..." Read more

"Very sturdy plastic. Good directions. Beginner friendly. Hold several pounds of worms." Read more

"...Update 3/12/2022: still holding up well and still using. Keeping it inside all the time. Use the extra worms for my Garden Tower II." Read more

"...But instead it comes shipped with a FULL booklet on just about EVERYTHING you need to know to get started in vermiculture...." Read more

222 customers mention194 positive28 negative

Customers find the worm bin easy to set up and use. They appreciate the great instructions in a small booklet. They also say the whole set up seems great and is not a lot of work. Customers also say it's ideal for beginners and worth the effort to learn.

"...Set up of this unit was very easy, and I choose to follow the advice of many to set it up a week or two before the worms arrived in order to..." Read more

"Very sturdy plastic. Good directions. Beginner friendly. Hold several pounds of worms." Read more

"...The booklet details how to troubleshoot and identify problems that may arise, how and what to feed your worms, how to properly maintain the bin over..." Read more

"...It's been great. This unit is ideal for a beginner or someone who just wants a very low maintenance way to compost...." Read more

181 customers mention134 positive47 negative

Customers like the flies. They mention that their worms appear to be thriving, happy, and active. They also say that the worm farms are great and allow the user to entice the wriggle into upward bins without having to sort the compost. Customers also mention that the big juicy worm are great for kids to play with and have never tried to escape.

"...The worms use them for grit, which aids in digestion, it's a source of calcium which could help with reproduction -- or not -- and it prevents the..." Read more

"...was from Uncle Jim’s: they always have promo codes, their worms are small but very active, and they ship promptly if you order early in the week..." Read more

"...Update 1-4-2015The worms are doing great and I have NOT had ANY ISSUES WITH THEM LEAVING THE BIN...." Read more

"...I made the mistake of putting in a whole mango pit. The worms cannot devour it fast enough, which gives the fruit flies a distinct advantage...." Read more

86 customers mention71 positive15 negative

Customers like the smell of the outdoor living product. They mention that it has absolutely no smell, and the occupants work silently with no odor.

"...food & bedding, and the addition of them throughout the process keeps smells down, helps if you end up with extra moisture, and it vital to the..." Read more

"...Not a stinky smell, but slightly acidic (I think the high sugar and high moisture content, plus the large volume, caused a little mold buildup)...." Read more

"...Worms appear happy, and it makes for a clean, non- smelly bin. I occasionally add dried crushed egg shells...." Read more

"...The bin does not stink if taken care of properly, and I haven't even gotten any fruit flies yet!..." Read more

48 customers mention35 positive13 negative

Customers like the appearance of the outdoor living product. They mention that it looks great, neat, and well made. They also appreciate the simple design and upright design. Customers also mention that the DVD is cute and fills in a lot of background to give a deeper understanding.

"...It's also very simple looking and attractive enough that, had I not a basement, it would be acceptable upstairs...." Read more

"...It's so odor free and clean looking that if someone didn't know what the bin was for in our kitchen, they'd never know...." Read more

"...By the way-picture is misrepresenting...." Read more

"...The DVD is cute...." Read more

46 customers mention35 positive11 negative

Customers like the size of the outdoor composter. For example, they say it's manageable, takes up a small footprint, and grows to fit their needs. That said, some say it holds several pounds of worms, is lightweight, and has an expandable bin.

"Very sturdy plastic. Good directions. Beginner friendly. Hold several pounds of worms." Read more

"...I also like how you get enough bedding to fill two trays so you will be set for several months before you need to go get some additional materials..." Read more

"First time to grow worms and compost scraps from kitchen. It is compact and easy to use. My worms love it." Read more

"This is smaller than I expected, but I like it. I have it on my kitchen counter for now...." Read more

62 customers mention25 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the missing pieces in the Worm Factory 360. Some mention that it comes with everything they need to get started, including shredded paper, coconut coir, and needed materials. However, others say that they were disappointed with the missing items. Some customers also mention that one of the four trays and the spigot were missing.

"...to come with everything needed (except worms), but ours was missing the coir and shipment was delayed...." Read more

"...The kit comes with everything you need except the worms. It's very easy to set up with the included instruction manual...." Read more

"...I explained my disappointment with the missing items and Ralph szidthat he just had had to move warehouses and he was the entire staff at the moment..." Read more

"...The extras it comes with are great and have brief explanations of what purpose they serve...." Read more

It's been 1 month and the worms are going strong!
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It's been 1 month and the worms are going strong!
Update after 1 month:I just started my second tray less then a week ago - after 12 hours I already had worms climbing into the newest tray. I still have a ton of worms working on the bottom tray but it's pretty neat to know they are thriving and looking for more food. I'm amazed at what they eat - I feel so much better knowing I'm not wasting food because a roll got moldy - "The worms will eat it!" has become my mantra of late. The only thing I have been struggling with is keeping the top layer of newspaper moist. I think it has too many colored areas on the pages so isn't retaining the moisture well. Eventually I'll change it out for something 100% black & white but for now I soak it in water every couple of weeks. The worms don't seem to mind.Update after 24 hours:The garage got rather cold as evening went on and more worms were escaping. It was probably about 45* in the garage and since it was a new bin there wasn't any warmth inside the bedding and food pile. I put them all back in the bin and brought the Worm Factory in the house. Not one worm has escaped since it's been inside the house and it's been over 12 hrs. Poor little worms were just cold.Original comment:My worms arrived yesterday which was several days earlier then I thought so I quickly got the worm factory ready. It's very easy to follow the directions to get started. The worms took to their new home wonderfully in just 30 minutes they were out of their ball and moving around. The book that came with the Worm Factory says to check on the worms after 2-3 days but I couldn't wait. Glad I didn't! They are moving around so well that some of them crawled out of the bin and died :( I was able to get the other bunch of worms that were on the inside of the bin cover and under the bottom bin (about 10 of them) back into the bin. I spritzed everything with water since it looked a little dry. The book said they are confused when they first arrive and some can escape. The rest of them seem to be feasting on the food in the bin.I will check for escapees again tomorrow and see how it goes. I still can't believe I touched worms with my bare hands and lived to tell about it! :) I'm very excited to see how this whole thing turns out. I'm so tired of throwing out food scraps and don't have enough material for a big compost bin in the yard.
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