What is a Compost Heap?
A compost heap is a collection of organic material which is kept in a state of aerobic decomposition, encouraging the material to break down into an extremely rich soil product which can be used in gardening. Many people in rural areas have compost heaps at home, and in some areas industrial compost heaps and municipal compost collection is available, encouraging citizens of cities and large businesses to dispose of greenwaste sustainably, rather than in landfills. In some regions, composting is actively encouraged by regional governments. The concept of composting is quite ancient. Essentially, the process involves encouraging materials like food waste and cuttings of grasses and branches to rapidly decompose, returning the nutrients bound in these materials to the earth in the form of soil. Manure is also often included in compost heaps, furthering rapid breakdown. When a compost heap is well maintained and well balanced, it produces surprisingly minimal odor, and it can take less th
At its simplest level, a compost heap is a pile of natural organic waste. So instead of putting your vegetable peelings in your general bin along with the rest of your rubbish, you have a separate container. You can then either transfer the contents of this bin to a larger outside bin, ready to be collected by your council or taken to your local recycling centre. However if you have a garden, then this is the perfect place to store any organic matter. Why Is It Good To Compost Natural Waste? Composting your waste is good for you and for the environment. By keeping waste that decomposes quickly in a separate receptacle, it will leave your general rubbish bin much cleaner and prevent it from smelling. It will also deter vermin and other animals from trying to rip open bin-bags to look for food when they are left outside. But there is a more serious benefit to composting your waste. At the moment about 38% of our waste goes into landfill which could have been composted – that’s approximat
