A worm bin might be easier if your yard is small. It handles fruit and vegetable scraps quietly and gives you great castings for plants. It takes a little learning, but it feels more controlled than an open pile.
How do I start composting without attracting raccoons or smells?
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I want to compost kitchen scraps, but my family is worried about pests and bad smells. What is the easiest beginner setup?
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People explain beginner composting, including greens, browns, enclosed bins and avoiding smells or pests.
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Do not compost meat, dairy, oily food or cooked leftovers if pests are a concern. Fruit and vegetable scraps are easier, but even those should be covered with browns. A tight lid helps, especially if raccoons are common where you live.
Smell usually means too many wet kitchen scraps and not enough browns. Add dry leaves, shredded cardboard or paper every time you add food scraps. I use an enclosed bin and bury the scraps in the pile instead of leaving them on top.
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