No wonder it got a design award we ve been using it for three months and i have never had any smell come from it.
Compost bin no smell. Read on for easy step by step instructions to set up your very own indoor apartment friendly compost system without the smell. When done right your compost bin or compost pile should not smell. And it has zero smell. Even if you aren t having a smell issue it s still best to try to keep a nice mix of both green and brown materials in your composting bin.
Adding items to the compost bin that certainly shouldn t be there or adding the wrong balance of organic materials will create an unpleasant odor that could make indoor composting impossible. Here s an alternative that s easy clean. So great to pop on the counter when prepping a meal. Pops open so easy.
But properly set up compost systems don t let the food rot. Compost has 5 key ingredients. The lid sits flush on the top of the compost bin but doesn t seal shut so that airflow isn t stifled. Greens browns soil water and air.
This 12 gallon no frills stationary compost bin is made of black plastic with thick walls that help maintain the interior temperature keep the moisture level consistent and control odor. A properly balanced compost pile should not smell bad. How and why i started an odorless bin at home new york city has suspended its composting program because of the coronavirus. This is a dream compost bin.
It is best to try to shred some brown materials before adding them into your compost. This will commonly smell until the manure breaks down. With a capacity of 0 75 gallons this is on the smaller side for a compost bin but is suitable for collection of waste for a day or two. This airflow can slow the growth of bacteria and mold.
Lack of aeration too much water or an imbalance of carbon to nitrogen. Instead air flow and break down keeps it transforming into soil instead. The compost by my couch. If you re currently thumbing your nose at making your own compost or just don t know how to get started then let me show you how to compost the right way with less stink and more soil success.
Stinky smells are a good indicator that your compost pile is too wet and has gone anaerobic. Just remember your compost should not smell bad. Compost should smell like dirt and if it does not there is something wrong and your compost pile is not properly heating up and breaking down the organic material. Knowing how to keep a well balanced compost bin will be your first line of defense in creating a bin that has little to no smell.