Composting is a natural form of recycling. A recent waste characterization study shows that over 30% of the household waste on Kaua'i is compostable organic waste. There are several methods for creating and maintaining a simple and effective home composting system. Basic composting involves building a “heap” or carbon and nitrogen based materials, adding air and moisture to the pile, and allowing it to “rot”.
It's easy to compost in your own backyard using do-it-yourself techniques like constructing hoop wire bins or pallet bins, or using a burial method. A quick web search can provide a lot of information. Backyard composting bins are available locally at Home Depot- call for information and pricing.
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Here are some examples of compost ingredients
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Carbon (brown dry organic matter)
- dried leaves
- shredded paper
- wood chips
- dried grass
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Nitrogen (wet green organic matter)
- fruit peelings
- kitchen vegetable scraps
- coffee grounds
- fresh plants
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For more information on composting using “The Earth Machine” provided by the County of Kauai, please click on the following link to access the vendor’s website:
http://www.earthmachine.com/how_to_compost.html