You will need:
- A spade or shovel
- Dry grass or straw
- Leftover food waste and garden clippings
Dig a pit in the corner of your garden.
Line it with the dry grass or straw
Place in biodegradeable waste such as foodstuff and garden clippings.
Cover with a thin layer of soil.
Water once/twice a week to keep it moist to help the soil bacteria break the compost down. Every 2 weeks turn over the contents of the pit. This adds oxygen to help decomposition
Add more biodegradeable waste and soil as needed
After 3 – 4 months the compost manure will be ready to use on your garden
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A lot of biodegradeable household waste goes to landfill.
Composting reduces the rubbish thrown away and can be used in the garden, a great organic fertiliser!
Find out more about composting from the QLD EPA
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