Composting Tips

• Site your compost bin in a sunny spot if possible. This will heat up the compost.
• Good aeration is required to produce the best compost. To help aerate your bin you can add scrunched up newspaper which creates air pockets.
• Occasional turning of the material will ensure that more air gets to the centre of the bin and will speed up decomposition.
• It is essential to have a good mix of waste material in your composter to aid decomposition, ie. grass, paper, leaves, fruit & vegetable peelings.
• Do not let the compost dry out. Add water when necessary in very dry hot weather and remember to keep the lid on.
• You can insulate your composter using old carpet on top or by bubble wrapping in the winter.