How To Compost – Page 82 – Crazy About Compost

Trash Can Composting

I realized that after I made my balcony composting videos, that I was shortchanging people in a sense- if you have the space to use a garbage can instead of a kitty litter container or a 5 gallon bucket, please do so! I received the above picture from a crazy composter named Marilee, and I had to share it with you. Great job, Marilee! One of the most important factors for composting is VOLUME. Therefore, the more volume you have, the better your results will be, given your materials added are appropriate. I tend to do that a lot- when my pile is just hovering at the 100F mark, I'll go clean up the block and shred a few bags' worth of leaves, soak them and add to the pile.…

FAQ(v): What are the necessary materials for composting livestock mortalities?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1YN-pCljnk In this video, our waste reduction specialist shows us that mixing wood chips works best for degrading animal carcasses. I'm curious if he's experimented with shredded leaves and/or sawdust instead, as they compost quicker than wood chips. Either way, I'm really happy this is being taught instead of simply hauling the carcasses off to an incinerator, which is definitely not the way to go.

Trash Can Compost Bin

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZyox5yLiMU Here's a good video on composting using nothing more than a trash can and a pair of bricks. It really is that easy! The bigger the container you can fit, the better. One critical factor for successful compost is volume. Using a nice big trash can will ensure you can get your pile cooking.