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This spinning machine separates worms from soil in seconds [1]

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Date: 2025-12-09  

Something's deeply satisfying about dumping compost into a spinning drum and watching dirt and worms go their separate ways. This machine is called a Trommel Machine, and it removes live worms from soil with surprising efficiency. Soil drops through a mesh filter into one compartment while worms get shuttled out through a long rotating tunnel.

This process isn't done purely for fun. Separating worms from their compost creates soil that plants crave. The finished product is packed with nutrients, microbes, and organic matter that helps roots breathe, retain moisture, and grow stronger. By filtering out the worms first, you get compost that's ready for gardens or potting soil without accidentally adding live worms or cocoons.

The process saves your worm colony too. Once separated, you can return them to fresh bedding and feed for another round of composting. The result: efficient compost production, happy worms, fewer clumps, and nutrient-rich soil.

See also: Have you ever heard of the superstition 'Don't Pee on the Worm'?

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