beyondGREEN Pet & Organic Waste Composter User manual

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This Pet & Organic Waste Composter is a
beyondGREEN biotech, Inc. product.
Made and Assembled in California, USA.
FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Remember to activate your
1-year manufacturers warranty.
To activate your warranty, please visit:
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Disclaimer: Compost turnaround time varies directly to the waste added and user experience.

CONTENTS
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We are beyond grateful you chose a
beyondGREEN Pet & Organic Waste
Composter. beyondGREEN is leading
the way in the latest composting
technology, being the rst to have an
automatic composter that can be
used indoors and outdoors.
beyondGREEN Automatic Composter
produces fresh compost for your
garden in as little as 5 days! The
nished product is high-nitrogen
compost which can be used right
away in the garden!
Your beyondGREEN Composter is
100% handmade and backed with a
limited 1-year warranty. If you have
any comments, questions, or
concerns about our composter, reach
out to [e-mail] for timely &
knowledgeable responses.
beyondGREEN has been leading the
way in innovative sustainable
material technology in eorts to aid
in the movement on reducing landll
use and plastic pollution. With
products made in the USA,
beyondGREEN has been able to
provide consumers with
quality-controlled sustainable
alternatives to earth pollution in
order to aid in environmental and
social goals.
We appreciate your help in
eliminating pollution and working
with us towards a greener earth.
Veejay C. Patell
Veejay C. Patell
Founder & CEO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
PRECAUTIONS:
DIAGRAM OF UNIT:
INTRODUCTION:
SETUP:
START COMPOSTING:
BALANCE COMPOST:
TRANSFER COMPOST:
REMOVE FINISHED COMPOST:
ADJUST POWER SETTINGS:
CLEARING A JAM:
USE:
TROUBLESHOOTING:
RESET & MAINTENANCE:
COMPOSTING PET WASTE:
FAQs:
FOOD GUIDE:
QUICK GUIDE:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING COMPOSTER:
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
•When opening composter keep
face, hands and any other body
part away from opening for 10
seconds as internal steam vents
out.
•Unplug the composter when not
in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.
•Do not expose hair, loose
clothing, fingers or body parts to
openings or moving parts of
composter.
•Do not service composter while it
is plugged in.
•Always wear gloves while coming
in contact with compost.
•Do not use the composter if it has
been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped into water,
please return it to beyondGREEN
service center to confirm safety of
unit.
•Do not allow to be used as a
toy.
•Do not immerse.
•Not to be used for space
heating purposes.
•Do not use for any purpose
other than described in this
User’s Manual.
•Use only manufactures
recommended guidance. Use of
composting methods outside of
this User Manual may lead to
damage of the unit, improper
compost, electric shock, fire, or
injury.
•Unplug by grasping the plug,
not the cord.
•Paying close attention is
necessary when use by or near
children and animals.

PRECAUTIONS
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READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY: When directions are
followed correctly, all nished compost can be used safely for
home gardening and landscaping areas.
The beyondGREEN composter is recommended to be used Indoors.
Handling pet waste can be messy and dangerous, please follow the instructions
to avoid serious harm.
It is best to ll the upper mixing chamber ½ to ¾ full than ll in the lower mixing
chamber. DO NOT overload the mixing chamber by lling it all the way to the top
as this may result in a jam or failed transfer.
Handle THE COMPOST CAREFULLY! We encourage you to wear protective eye
wear, cloth gloves, and wash hands after handling; DO NOT EAT and keep away
from food & dishes. Do not use compost created from pet waste on edible
vegetation.
Do not unplug composter for more than twenty-four (24) hours or compost
activity may decrease. If you wish to turn your unit o it is recommended that
you complete the composting cycle in the upper mixing chamber. Then transfer
the contents of the upper chamber into the lower cure tray and allow it to cure
for 12 hours. After compost has been in the lower chamber for 12 hours then
remove compost and place outside. It will continue to break down further. Then
take your unit outside and clean it with a wet rag and allow it to dry out for 24-48
hours before storage.
PLEASE protect the power supply from weather.
Do not clean the mixing chamber. Never use soap or chemicals - these destroy
compost cultures and can damage the machine.
Odors mean inappropriate foods were added, or an imbalance destroyed the
natural cultures. See TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Do not let, pregnant women, children and pets near the composter.
Fresh compost is very powerful. Apply to soil surface only, away from sensitive
plant roots.
For best results, only use beyondGREEN bags, as many compostable bags do not
provide a HOME COMPOSTABLE certication with biobased materials. This could
cause jams as well as destroy compost due to their lack of disintegration in this
environment.
There will be a humming noise coming from the air pump. The mixing bar will
also make a rotating sound when operating. If there is little to no organic waste
in the mixing chamber, you may hear a clanking sound while the mixing bar
rotates.
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(1) Mixing Chamber
(2) Mixing Bar
(3) Control Panel
(4) Flappers - 2
(5) Cure Tray Door
(6) Air Pump (hidden)
(7) Motor (hidden)
(8) Air Filter (hidden)
(9) Divider
(10) Cure Tray
(11) Power Supply
DIAGRAM OF UNIT
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Do not plug in composter
until you have read and are
familiar with ALL instructions
and operating procedures

INTRODUCTION
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SETUP
(1) If you have questions about using your unit once you have read the
instructions, please email us at [e-mail] or call us at
[phone].
(2) Included in your beyondGREEN Composter shipment is a cure tray,
power supply, baking soda, sawdust pellets.
Composting is the natural process of breaking down food into fertilizer.
When food scraps and pet waste are processed within the composter,
the unit will accelerate heat, mixing and airow- essentially speeding
up the process of composting tenfold. Normal backyard composting
demands roughly 2-12 months to breakdown waste but with our
constant air ow, accelerated heat, and continued mixing, food breaks
down within a matter of a few days. We have added a custom heating
component to this unit to treat hazardous pet waste. In pet mode, the
heat is between (but not limited to) 140-160 degrees, while in organic
mode 120-140 degrees are observed. Vacation mode allows for the
cultured compost to accelerate heat independently and maintains a
temperature average between 100-120 degrees. ATTN: cultures are
established after a few hours thus allowing compost to create its own
heat. To help the food scraps and pet waste become compost you need
a good balance of green and brown waste. Green waste is identied as
meat, veggies, fruit, etc. as they release nitrogen steam. Brown waste
(for example: bread, sawdust, grains) is needed to retain the nitrogen
and serve as a reservoir to endure accelerated high heat conditions. For
example, if you put a head of lettuce in your upper chamber it’s going
to create a lot of moisture and you need the sawdust pellets to absorb
the moisture and help turn all waste into soil. Most pet waste is a little
on the drier side so you may not need as many sawdust pellets as you
would if you are using it with a lot of food scraps.

SETUP
(1) Remove power cord, baking soda and sawdust pellets from the
cure tray inside the unit (#10) and re-insert the cure tray back
into unit and close the door tightly (#5).
(2) Insert the power cord into the round hole in the back (#12) and
plug into a wall outlet. You will notice a hum sound, and solid
indicator light on the control panel.
(3) Leave the unit plugged in at all times. You will hear the air pump
humming almost all the time and the unit automatically mixes every
few hours for several minutes.
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START COMPOSTING
When you begin, set to ‘PET Mode’
It is recommended to keep the
composter in pet mode at all
times. We recommend starting
the unit with only organic waste
for the rst full cycle of
composting.
Pet Mode is going to heat up your
composter to the highest
temperature while establishing
the cultures within.
We recommend lling the upper mixing chamber ¾ of the way up and
adding an even amount of green and brown items. Let sit for 12 hours.
The next day you can look into the mixing chamber. If the compost
looks similar to soil, then close the lid and leave for 24 hours. If the
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ORGANIC
VACATION
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compost looks wet or has odors, then add more pellets and leave for an
additional 24 hours.
Continue to check on the compost in the upper chamber, add more
pellets as needed.
After 3-4 days if the compost in the upper mixing chamber looks like
compost and seems to be a good consistency then your cultures are
starting to populate the composter unit.
At the end of the rst 7 days, if the upper mixing chamber looks like
soil, you can transfer to the lower cure tray.
With the initial setup phase, your appers may open causing some
items to fall to the lower chamber. If this happens, simply remove them
from the lower tray and reintroduce them into the upper mixing
chamber.
This may occur while the mixing chamber is empty or lightly lled.
Once the mixing chamber is full, there will be enough weight in the
system to prevent the appers from allowing large items to fall to the
bottom.
Once you complete your rst successful transfer, you can start to intro-
duce pet waste into the top mixing chamber.
We do recommend putting food scraps in with the pet waste and
beyondGREEN compostable bags to make a good green and brown
ratio.
It is best to practice leaving the unit in ‘PET MODE’ anytime there is pet
waste involved. The pet waste needs to reside in temperatures between
131oF-160oF to kill o bacteria and pathogens.

START COMPOSTING
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After a few days, the pet and organic waste will become granular like
soil with steam in heat in the upper chamber.
You may continue to add waste any day, any time.
NOTE: Cat litter is also acceptable. However, it must be organic cat litter.
If you add cat litter, we recommend you not use the compost on any
edible vegetation.
NOTE: See FOOD GUIDE at the end of this manual for a list of
acceptable foods.
If you are adding pet waste and bio bags, add a small amount of pellets
to help absorb liquid. The pet waste that is acceptable comes from
small animals such as dogs and cats. This unit cannot accept large
animal waste such as goats, horses, cows, sheep, etc.
If you are adding food scraps, smaller items compost faster. It is
highly recommended to cut food item 4-inch (10 cm) pieces or
smaller.
You can add meat, chicken, sh, eggs, and dairy products, due to
the high temperatures inside the mixing chamber. Add extra
sawdust pellets.
Do not overload the mixing chamber or it will jam. Add a little
food each day or several times per day, rather than a large amount
of food all at once.
If you experience odors it is best to add some extra pellets and
baking soda and let the unit just sit and work through the
composting process and regulate itself.
Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, and other acidic foods
can kill the cultures; limit them to 2-3 small pieces per load or add
extra baking soda.
Paper, liquid, pits, bones, corn cobs, husks, tough plant stems, etc.,
will not break down and can cause repeated jams.
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BALANCE COMPOST
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Composting is a natural process to recycle food into fertilizer. It takes
time and a little practice! To prevent odors, you must balance compost
every time you add food scraps by adding sawdust pellets and baking
soda. The sawdust pellets are a “brown” item necessary to balance the
carbon-nitrogen ratio of“green” pet waste and food waste, it helps
absorb water, eliminates odors and helps break down nitrogen rich pet
waste. Baking soda aids in the balancing of food acidity. The basic
measurement that you can use is for every 2-parts pet waste you add,
add 1 part sawdust pellets. For example, if you add 2 cups of pet or
food waste, then add 1 cup of pellets.
BALANCE Compost EVERY TIME you add food:
1 CUP (250ml)
Sawdust Pellets
1 TBSP (15ml)
Baking Soda
1-5 CUPS waste
2 CUP (500ml)
Sawdust Pellets
1 TBSP (15ml)
Baking Soda
5-10 CUPS waste

TRANSFER COMPOST
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REMOVE FINISHED COMPOST
Transfer compost down to the tray every 1-3 weeks when compost
looks like soil. Wait until the mixing chamber is at least half full, but
before it is completely full or overloaded as it may jam. It will continue
to compost in the tray. When you push the TRANSFER button, the
motor will mix the compost one last time for a few minutes. Then it will
reverse direction to open the appers. The
compost will fall down to the tray below, where
it will continue to compost until you remove it.
Finally, the motor will reverse again to close the
appers. The entire process lasts about 20
minutes.
Leave compost in the tray as long as possible to cure and dry. Check
the tray just before each transfer. Empty it if half full or more. Fresh
compost attracts earthworms and benecial insects, so be sure to
deposit it outdoors. THE FIRST BATCH may be very wet and lumpy
because the compost cultures are not yet established. Discard the rst
batch.
The area under the tray may contain some stray compost. Clean this
area. Reinsert the tray quickly to prevent more compost from
falling there.
Close the door tightly. Resume normal use or initiate a transfer if
ready.
See TROUBLESHOOTING section if compost is wet, dry, lumpy, or
has odors or mold. All of these can be improved with practice.
You can use the compost outdoors right away, or store outdoors for
later use. See GARDENING WITH COMPOST.
Do not cover fresh compost for prolonged periods – it needs fresh
air to breath.
Rain, snow, dry, wet, hot, or freezing cold storage locations are okay.
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JAM
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ADJUST POWER SETTINGS
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Press the UP AND DOWN ARROW button to adjust the power setting
which varies the timing of mixing, air ow, and temperature. Higher
power works faster, but you should make sure to not dry out your
compost.
PET MODE is best for normal every-
day usage and large quantities of
food, tough or wet foods, or if you
experience odors, wetness, or lumpy
compost.
ORGANIC MODE is ideal if you are
not adding new material every day.
VACATION is best for if you are away
for the weekend or on vacation and
want to cure waste.
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USE
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Freezing outdoor winters are okay. Warm locations up to 120°F
(50°C) produce compost faster. Please place under coverage such as
an awning or under shelter.
Protect power supply from weather. We recommend an“in-use”
electrical outlet cover, available at most hardware stores. Otherwise,
keep the power supply covered or indoors.
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CLEARING A JAM
In the rare event that the jam light comes on, just wait 24 hours. The
unit will attempt to clear the jam automatically, and it is usually
successful.
If the jam light stays on for more than 24 hours, remove the jammed
material from the mixing chamber. Usually it is a large, hard, or
brous item, or a wad of tough material. The unit may just be over-
loaded – remove some material. Press the UP AND DOWN ARROW
button to try mixing again and resume normal operation.
In the future, avoid whatever jammed or cut it smaller. DO NOT
overload. See Food Guide.
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Healthy compost is spongy, moist, and granular, with a mild “earthy”
aroma of damp wool, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, or coee. It
should look like healthy soil. Steam and heat rising are good signs.
Here are some common problems:
TRANSFERS TOO SOON:
Some compost will leak down to the lower tray, especially in the rst
batch. This is normal and not a problem just put it back up top.
WILL NOT TRANSFER OR JAMS TOO OFTEN:
Repeat the transfer. Hard, large, brous, or stringy items can cause
problems – try to remove them. An overloaded mixing chamber can
also cause this problem – remove some material.
STRONG ODORS:
You may experience some odors especially in the beginning while the
cultures are being established. Make sure your unit is in PET MODE and
if compost is wet add more pellets and baking soda and leave for 24
hours. Repeat if necessary. If the mixing chamber is lled too high the
unit cannot get oxygen properly via mixing and the air pump and lter
as well. Please make sure you don’t over ll the unit.
SOUR, SHARP, OR AMMONIA ODORS:
These odors indicate too many green items. To balance compost with
more pellets and baking soda, wait 24 hours. Pet waste may require
extra pellets.
WINE AROMA:
Sometimes compost can smell like wine. This is normal. The aroma
should go away in a few days. Use PET MODE.
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WET COMPOST:
Add more pellets; increase power setting; leave food in mixing
chamber for a few more days. Do not add liquids. Wet food: require
extra pellets to soak up the moisture. If mold builds up, wipe down
after removing compost in tray.
DRY COMPOST:
Add more nitrogen-rich waste to the upper chamber with fewer pellets,
reduce power setting and transfer sooner.
LUMPY COMPOST:
Cut foods smaller; avoid tough, stringy, and brous items; leave food in
the mixing chamber for a few more days; increase power setting. In
severe cases, lumpy compost will not transfer down.
MOLD:
Mold is generally harmless. It is usually caused by excess moisture. See
“Wet Compost” above.
LID POPS OPEN:
An overloaded mixing chamber can pop the lid open, releasing heat
and odors. Transfer compost sooner. Do not overload.
NO HEAT, AIR PUMP, MIXING OR POWER:
Change power to LOW and then HIGH. Check that the power cord is
rmly connected to the ROUND hole on the back of the machine and
plugged into a working wall outlet. Reset the unit by holding the UP
AND DOWN ARROW button for 5 seconds until all lights blink. If there
is still no light on the control panel, contact customer service at
[phone].
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At any time, you can“reset” the unit: hold the UP AND DOWN
ARROW button for 5 seconds. All lights will turn on briey.
Remove any stray compost from the seals on the lid and door and
discard any stray compost or liquid from under or behind the tray.
Wipe the exterior of the machine with a wet cloth or sponge.
Never use soaps, sprays, or chemicals. DO NOT clean the mixing
chamber.
Rinse the tray when you empty the compost.
Remove any stringy or brous material that remains in the mixing
chamber after several transfers.
The air lter should last a lifetime. It is deep inside and is not acces-
sible.
If dirty, open up the composter and let dry in the sun light. This will
help dry o all the sticky matters. After this, wipe the entire
composter once more.
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COMPOSTING PET WASTE
Manure has been used as fertilizer for many centuries. The
beyondGREEN Waste Composter can safely compost pet waste and
most cat litter, along with our patented and certied compostable
beyondGREEN Bags. Internal temperatures reach or exceed 160F (60C),
which eliminate harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella,
therefore the compost can be safely used for home gardening
purposes. Please follow these safety guidelines:
First gain experience using your composter for several weeks, with
food only.
Always use caution when handling pet waste. Wash hands after
handling.
Be sure your pet is healthy and disease free.
Pregnant women should never handle cat droppings due to
toxoplasmosis risk.
Pet droppings are generally “green” waste, so balance with sawdust
pellets.
Do not attempt to compost pet hair or fur. They will jam.
Cat litter and cage beddings: read ingredients list or contact the
manufacturer to determine if it is safe and chemical free. Organic or
beyondGREEN products are best. Test just a small amount rst. Most
cat litter is“brown” material.
beyondGREEN bags take about 7-14 days to breakdown. If you do a
transfer and you see some of your beyondGREEN bags not fully
composted, just leave them. It is ne and they will continue to
breakdown in the lower cure chamber.
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FAQs
Does the composter make loud noises?
No, the composter does not produce a loud noises. You will however
hear the motor run for approximately 15 minutes every few hours.
There will also be a continual low volume‘hum’ from the air pump.
What is the recommended storage location?
We recommend that the composter be kept outside; however, it can
also be stored indoors. It produces very little noise and does not
emit any odors so it can be used indoors or outdoors based on your
preference.
If you don’t want to place dog or cat waste in it, can it be utilized just
for apartment composting of kitchen scraps?
Absolutely, this composter goes up to 160 degrees F. which is more
than enough to compost kitchen scraps within 1 week. To help
determine which temperature to use, the composter has three
settings that change the internal temperature: LOW for when on
vacation or away from the unit a few days, MEDIUM for use with
organic food waste only and HIGH, when both pet and food waste is
in the composter.
Can you place both dog waste and people food scraps in the com-
poster at the same time?
We recommend that you use both at the same time to keep the
compost carbon neutral. Use the HIGH temperature setting when
both dog waste and people food scraps are in the unit.
Does it emit odor while its “cooking”?
The odors are not emitted outside of the unit. The composter is
made from durable recycled ARPRO material, which is designed to
trap heat, and contain the odor within the unit with the heat. You
may get an odor when opening the top chamber to add extra waste.
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Does the resulting compost work well in an apartment
setting…such as for patio plants, raised beds, or house plants?
Yes, it works quite well, and we have many customers who share
their success stories. The compost produced from this machine is
completely natural and will be enhanced with nutrients especially if
kitchen scraps are used. The nutrients in the new compost material
helps to promote healthy plant growth.
Why would someone choose this over a back-yard compost or a
municipal compost?
Individuals choose our composter over backyard composting
because the curation time is almost 10 times faster than a traditional
non-electric unit. Individuals also choose it over municipal
composting because they can control the nature of the end product
and don’t have to transport food scraps to a community compost
location.
What if you’re located in a colder climate and can’t use the compost
during dormant planting times, would you recommend that the
user empty the fertilizer into a bag and keep it in their garage or
other storage area?
Yes, the compost which is created from our composter is considered
fertilizer and can be stored like any other type of fertilizer.
I see value in an oce setting that would like to compost lunchroom
scraps… but what would they do with 33 lbs. of compost each
week? And In the wintertime of the year!
The compost can be deposited on any vegetation, and as it is
fertilizer, can be stored for a time when its needed. You can also
donate your fertilizer to area organizations.