HOW TO COMPOST

Use any (2) bins or containers that can support a living community. We have used 5-gallon bins, 17-gallon, and even 30-gallon store bought bins to compost.

Once the container is selected drill small holes in the bottom to allow for liquid drainage. If incorporating living organisms into your compost, drill holes big enough for potential liquid runoff to adequately drain, but not so large that worms, larvae, or other helpers are able to escape from the main container.

Once the holes have been drilled, apply a dry bedding to the bottom of the bin. Bedding can be anything from dry natural material like lawn clippings to shredded cardboard, newspaper, or coco coir (coconut fiber).

Location

Keep out of direct sunlight, and in a place that is preferably cool and dark. If keeping outdoors, be mindful of heat. Different bedding can provide additional insulation if needed.

Add mixture of composted green materials; fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, hops and malted barley, etc. and include whichever living organism you are introducing to help your compost thrive. We use red wriggler earth worms, black soldier fly larvae, and various other insects that find their way into our bins.  

Remember to cut all scraps into small pieces for quick consumption and breakdown. If you notice that your bin is considerably soggy, should be no more wet than a wrung out sponge, add additional dry or brown compost to balance. Or try reducing the amount of green compost added. It is about finding a balance that works for your compost community.

Scrapz Cheat Sheetz (Foods We Compost)

Vegetables - All

Fruits - All with the exception of citrus

Coffee Grounds - All including paper filter