How To Compost In Your Apartment

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A few years ago, the majority of people did not know what composting was. Today, composting can be found in more and more households. Apartment life makes it more challenging for those who would like to compost, for reasons such as privately managed garbage collection, no curbside pickup, and absence of backyard space. However, there are ways you can compost in your apartment! Here are a few tips.

Choose a location for your indoor compost bin. This is especially important in an apartment because your space is limited. Under the sink is a popular location as it is in the kitchen, can be kept out of the way of children, and can be spacious enough to keep a compost large enough for a family.

Make your own indoor compost bin. Creating your own bin allows for flexibility to compost in a smaller space. It is also cost-effective and can be done in a few hours. There are several online tutorials that walk you through the steps of building your own bin.

Vermicomposting. Vermicompost involves exactly what you think it does: worms. This is ideal for smaller spaces and apartments since it can be done indoors. This allows you to get rid of organic matter from your kitchen by feeding it to worms. You can also use your vermicompost to fertilize indoor and balcony plants.

Know your stuff. Do your research and investigate what foods can be composted and those that cannot. Doing this research in advance will save a lot of time and stress throughout the process. Printing off a list of what can and cannot be composted and keeping it handy in your kitchen or on the fridge can save time as well.

Keep all parts handy. Keeping a small scoop, shredded paper, and a small container of soil next to your compost bin will make the process more convenient for you, if you have the space.

Have an extra bin. It is a good idea to have an extra bin handy for when yours gets full.

Control the smell. If your compost bin begins to smell, that is an indicator that the balance is off and you might need to create extra holes or add more newspaper.