04-30-2015, 10:11 AM
well. off the cuff...
First, I would encourage you to think about security. If you have valuable equipment, like say a tractor or a weed-whacker you will want it to be locked up tight and out of view.
Second, you should be aware that in order to have pulling and electricity you will need permits or each and they must be installed by a county approved individual (i.e. not you)
Third, I'm not sure exactly what you mean by incinerate, but it isn't legal to burn your rubbish in Hawai'i.
Thoughts:
I do think having your compost pile covered would be smart, having a concrete floor and sidewalls would be nice to be able to control moisture content yourself and for keeping unwanted pathogens separate. If you have a slope on your property...I have seen some nice tiered compost systems that allow you to move the compost down into the next stage easily as it matures.
Probably the most important aspect is cost, most can't afford separate structures merely for their compost and recycling. many probably wouldn't take the time to permit such a structure. not recommending that but if thats the case it may make the structure more affordable.
So to close,
I think a concrete pad with cinderblock walls would be the best option for puna. the longest lasting material and most structurally sound to keep your valuables safe. This would also be one of the more expensive.
Alternatively you could make a post and pier structure and use wood framing and use corrugated metal panels for both your sidewalls and roofing.
Either way i'd probably recommend utilizing a single pitch roof to maximize ease and effectiveness of water collection for your catchment tank. (you do know that their is no water available in most parts of puna? you must catch your own off your roof - run a pipe from the gutter into a water catchment tank)
First, I would encourage you to think about security. If you have valuable equipment, like say a tractor or a weed-whacker you will want it to be locked up tight and out of view.
Second, you should be aware that in order to have pulling and electricity you will need permits or each and they must be installed by a county approved individual (i.e. not you)
Third, I'm not sure exactly what you mean by incinerate, but it isn't legal to burn your rubbish in Hawai'i.
Thoughts:
I do think having your compost pile covered would be smart, having a concrete floor and sidewalls would be nice to be able to control moisture content yourself and for keeping unwanted pathogens separate. If you have a slope on your property...I have seen some nice tiered compost systems that allow you to move the compost down into the next stage easily as it matures.
Probably the most important aspect is cost, most can't afford separate structures merely for their compost and recycling. many probably wouldn't take the time to permit such a structure. not recommending that but if thats the case it may make the structure more affordable.
So to close,
I think a concrete pad with cinderblock walls would be the best option for puna. the longest lasting material and most structurally sound to keep your valuables safe. This would also be one of the more expensive.
Alternatively you could make a post and pier structure and use wood framing and use corrugated metal panels for both your sidewalls and roofing.
Either way i'd probably recommend utilizing a single pitch roof to maximize ease and effectiveness of water collection for your catchment tank. (you do know that their is no water available in most parts of puna? you must catch your own off your roof - run a pipe from the gutter into a water catchment tank)