Save one of the new kinds of large plastic coffee cans to make a quick counter top compost bin! Label clearly so everyone knows what it is. When it's full, empty it into a corner of your garden until ready to use it!
By melody_yesterday from Sedalia, MO
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GREAT idea!
Thanks
I've been doing this coffee can composting for a long time too. In order to keep any odor down I store mine on a shelf in the refrigerator. Don't forget to toss in your coffee grounds - filter and all!
what kinds of compostable things do you add to the can... other then the coffee?
And about how long does it take to turn into compost?
Thanks!
Every time I try this, I get mold! Yuck! Can't stand to see it. Does putting it in the refrigerator help?
Anything that gets people composting is great. I have a one gallon stainless steel bucket with lid that I use. It's big enough for peels, cores etc. It does mold sometimes but that is expected. With the lid, I don't notice any particular odour. I put a sheet of newspaper in the bottom to tidy up the emptying process (newspaper is compostable).
I bury my veg and fruit scraps in the garden to encourage worms once my can is full. Now there is a great abundance of these helpful little dudes. Fat and happy.
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