Compost material collector

Abstract

A method for collecting organic waste including: a) hooking a mounting structure over an edge of an upright planar drawer face of a drawer underlying a work surface, said mounting structure coupled to a container including one or more walls made with a pliable elastomeric material, said container including a top opening and a closed bottom with a side wall enclosing a storage volume; b) supporting said top opening using said hooked mounting structure near a portion of said work surface having a quantity of organic matter; c) scooping said quantity of organic matter into said storage volume; d) unhooking said mounting structure from said drawer face; and thereafter e) freezing said quantity of organic matter while it is in said storage volume.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to collection of organic materials, and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a compost collector for storing kitchen organic waste.[0002]As concern about landfill space increases, worldwide interest in recycling by means of composting is growing, since composting is a process for converting decomposable organic materials into useful stable products. Increasingly there is greater attention on the need for composting organic waste generated in households.[0003]One significant drawback for collecting green waste in a household environment is that organic waste can begin to decompose quite rapidly. Traditionally, indoor / countertop storage solutions cover and seal the contents of a “garbage” pail which decreases the oxygen supply to the contents. Putting green waste into such an environment where oxygen is limited initiates a fairly rapid anaerobic decomposition.[0004]It is this anaerobic decomposition that cr...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Disclosed is a compost collector and compost collection method that permits efficient accumulation and storage of household organic waste that is more sanitary, less messy, and less odiferous. The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of technical features related to household collection of green waste, and is not intended to be a full description of the present invention. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

Problems solved by technology

One significant drawback for collecting green waste in a household environment is that organic waste can begin to decompose quite rapidly.

It is this anaerobic decomposition that creates fluids, odors, and potentially toxic bacteria that prevent acceptance of countertop / in-house collection and storage of organic waste in preparation for composting.

The anaerobic decomposition is further undesirable in that the process attracts flies and other pests which can spread disease, and it is better to avoid attracting such pests into a household.

Additionally, the collection and management of in-home organic waste generally requires tools and procedures that can clash with desired design and aesthetic elements.

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