Composting is easy - simply collect your kitchen scraps in a small receptacle such as a pail, or a plastic container, and empty it into your backyard composter once or twice a week. Your composter should be placed in a sunny location, as heat is essential for the decomposition process. The right mixture of materials will also help the process along. Water - keep the pile moist. Note - these materials should be added in layers of 1 inch or less.
Wood chips take a long time to break down so use sparingly.
Egg shells Don't compost meat, bones, or fatty foods like cheese, or salad dressing, as they may attract pests. Moreover, don't compost dog or cat feces as they may contain harmful pathogens. Composting is a balancing act - too much, or too little, nitrogen or carbon can affect the decomposition process. If your compost isn't breaking down you may have to add more nitrogen rich material such as kitchen scraps. Similarly, if your compost has ammonia like odour, you may have to add more carbon rich material such as peat moss, leaves or twigs.