Several shovels of soil scattered over the top layers should be adequate. Another layer of plant material can be started right on top of the soil. Once ingredients have been layered, they should be turned every week or so. This form of composting will heat up from the activity of microorganisms. Within a few days the temperature will reach 130 to 160 degrees fahrenheit.
Hot compost can be ready to use in two to three months.
This is the easiest way to compost. You will need to be patient because this method will take any where form six months to two years before the compost is ready to be used. Separated trimmings are accepted at the yard waste area at the County Landfills. The wood trimmings are mulched and the grass and leaves are composted. The mulch and compost are available to County residents at no charge.