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Composting
Methods
Holding Units
Inexpensive, easy-to-build and stable, holding units are a great
place to start your composting system. |
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Turning Units
Though relatively expensive to build or buy, turning units are
attractive, fast-acting and long-lasting. |
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Heaps
The heap composting process is similar to holding or turning
units, but heaps require no structure. The heap should measure
about 3 feet wide and 3 feet high; its length will vary
depending upon the amount of materials used. |
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Worms
Worms are fast workers on kitchen scraps. If you’re squeamish,
this option isn’t for you! Worm composting is suitable for
composting fruit and vegetable scraps. The worms eat kitchen
scraps, turning the material into valuable organic matter.
Earthworm
castings repel
insects |
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Soil
Incorporation
Dig a proper hole and wait. It’s as simple as that. Soil
incorporation is the simplest method for composting non-fatty
food waste.
With time, waste will break down as fertilizer.
Incorporate outside the drip line of trees or shrubs, or buried
in areas not used for plant growth. Waste must be buried at
least 8 inches deep to discourage animals from digging up the
waste. Chopped food waste should be mixed into the soil before
being buried. When digging near trees or shrubs, take care not
to damage roots. Incorporation of meat, bones or other fatty
foods is not recommended. |
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Thank you to the
Kansas Department of Health and Environment for supplying this
composting information.
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