trash can compost – Crazy About Compost

Are trash can composters worth it? Here’s my results with minimal effort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyv1QHYHfiw Are trash can composters worth the effort? Absolutely! Trash can compost bins are great if you don't have the space for a pair of full-size compost bins but still want to make a big difference in how much waste hits the curb. It takes longer to make finished compost due to their size, although that doesn't make them any less useful. I didn't turn the compost at all (which may have helped); but I did add red wiggler worms which will help break down your material much quicker. Here's my top tips to having a healthy trash can composter: 1) Size matters! The smaller the material size, the easier it breaks down. 2) Keep the contents damp- compost craves moisture. 3) Add food scraps to the center. Cover with…

my trash can composter – untouched since July 2019

I totally forgot about this trash can composter- I filled it to the brim by the end of June 2019. I switched over to a Geobin compost bin since then, and it's still not full- if you can swing a compost bin in your yard, it makes composting super easy. Although I didn't feel like emptying it today, I felt like checking it out. The bin has plenty of holes, even in the lid- I do this so that rain can get in there to keep the contents a bit wet. I kept the lid off of it whenever it would rain just so it could get a little boost- compost piles crave moisture. Leaving it alone for over eight months is a good amount of time to let it…

Easy Compost System (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJNm4WiPgMY "Whenever I put something wet in, I put something dry on top of it." There you have it, composting summarized! Love it. If you can make room for a trash can in a tight space (like a balcony) instead of a 5 gallon bucket, do it. As I've said a million times, volume is a huge factor and your results will be drastically better with a bigger vessel.