Compost Green Waste To Free Landfills

Electronic waste is an example where cell phones, monitors and other gadgetry are disposed before they outlive their usefulness. Food too is being disposed at alarming rates with the average household's waste consisting of 40 percent food.

Why so much trash when so many products can be easily recycled or used for a longer time? Perhaps consumerism is to blame. Be that as it may, we still have to deal with the tons of rubbish overflowing landfills. If you're concerned about the stats, it's time to play a part in reducing the burden put on the environment. You can save and even make money out of it too!

Composting is a method of recycling green or organic waste. It's easy to do, doesn't require purchasing expensive equipment and you'll always find something to compost. Ordinary individuals have made a name for themselves through composting and selling green waste while also benefiting their gardens with nutrient-rich fertilizer.

For DIYers looking to get in on the act, all that's needed is a compost bin which is available at local stores or online, materials to compost and patience. The bin allows you to organize waste and prevent it from spilling out while permitting aeration necessary for waste to break down.

Chop the green waste into small bits and place it into the bin. Add water for dampness and sprinkle a bit of starter compost between layers. This will facilitate the growth of correct bacteria. Cover it with a layer of brown materials like wood chips, dry hay and sawdust to prevent flies from buzzing about and odors from seeping through. Close the bin with a properly fitted cover.

For the first 12 days, turn the pile over to facilitate aeration. With the right temperature, moisture and pile composition it's possible to achieve total decomposition in 3 or 4 months. However, taking variables into consideration, expect at least 6 to 8 months for compost to ripen.

The larger the compost pile the sooner it decomposes because mass must be substantial. This means if there are more people in your family more organic waste will be generated and decomposition can occur quicker.

A form of composting using worms can yield ripe compost in as little as a month with the correct conditions and once worms have grown in number which can take a period of around 9 months. Vermicomposting, as it's called, relies on red wiggler worms to break down waste. Odors do not form as strongly and there's no need to turn over the pile as the worms burrow through. The process is sought after for small-scale composting as large piles take longer for the worms to work on.

So which method is the best? Well, if you generate a lot of organic waste, bin composting is the better choice even in cold weather as long as the waste is ideal for composting and moisture levels are optimal. If you live alone and can wait for compost to ripen, vermicompost is suitable.

The work involved in composting is negligible considering the impact on the environment. Garbage collection services are one way of getting rid of unwanted waste but organic trash can easily be recycled to produce fertilizer rich in nutrients which can be sold or used. So why not cash in on it?

There are numerous benefits of a waste management service and it helps to prevent the occurrence and spreading of diseases. Perth Bin Hire is known for offering excellent waste management solutions to the commercial and industrial sectors. Visit this website perthbinhire.com.au/service.shtml for additional details.