In our last post, we detailed the what and why of composting. In this post we will go a bit further into how to compost and in particular, how to compost at home.
Here are some do’s and don’ts of composting at home.
Do compost:
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Egg shells
- Tea bags
- Coffee grounds
Don’t Compost:
- Meat, bones, or fish scraps
- Doing so will attract pests
- Animal feces and contents of litter boxes
- Doing so will contaminate the compost
To create a home compost bin, you can re-purpose plastic bins or garbage cans with covers or buy a compost bin and label it as compost.
You can keep your compost bin with a lid in your kitchen or backyard. In the kitchen, you can keep a container of compost goods in a bin under the sink until you are ready to transfer them to your local compost drop spot. If you want to keep your bin in your backyard, place your bin in a well-drained area with leveled ground; this allows any excess water to drain easily. Make sure your bin has a tight lid and is well ventilated with holes, allowing for air to pass through the bin; this makes it difficult for pests, such as rodents or raccoons, to get into the bin.
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Did you know? Vermicomposting is composting using different types of worms to help break down vegetable or food waste. A vermicompost bin can be placed inside or outside. If it is placed inside, however, make sure to put it in a sealed off place, like under the kitchen sink, to prevent the worms getting out of the bin and roaming about. Check out this video for step-by-step instructions on how to compost at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4PVA7Hc9E.
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Where you live plays a major role in what you compost; check out the chart below to see what your composting bin will consist of.
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