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About Batch CompostingAbout Batch Composting

Most organic waste can be composted, and tumbling helps to ensure that disease organisms and weed seeds are destroyed. For best results:

• Put a mixture of lawn clippings, dry leaves, weeds, vegetable scraps, fruit peelings (not citrus), coffee grounds, crushed egg shells, etc. in the composter.

• Strive for a balance between dry and moist materials.

• Chop or shred larger items.

• Position the bin in a sunny location.

• Keep the mixture damp with a fine water spray.

• Tumble 3 times daily for faster (4-6 week) composting, or once daily over 12 weeks for longer processing.


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