With the warmer months coming on, I noticed a pretty simple adjustment to my trash can composter that might help you get better results.
Have you noticed when you keep the lid on that the contents seem to dry out pretty quickly? It rained the last few days here, so I kept the lid off so the contents could get extra damp… and the pile got pretty warm! This is what happens when you keep it damp- compost craves moisture.
The key is to simply ensure your mix is right- double your browns with each addition of food scraps, and make sure you have a nice layer of browns on top.
I saw a raccoon walking around my tiny back yard last night and left him be… the next day, I saw there was nothing torn up- and I have two massive compost bins and the trash can composter, all open to anything that might find it.
Again, the key is the cover material on top… and keep your stuff moist! Note to self: rinse out food containers better- the raccoon made a mess of my recycling bin.