Learn about composting
Every type of composting, explained.
There is no single right way to compost. Explore the main methods below to find the one that fits your space, time, and goals.
Aerated Static PileA commercial method that forces air through a large pile instead of turning it.Best for: Facilities processing large volumesRead more →Anaerobic DigestionA large-scale process that turns food waste into renewable energy and a soil product.Best for: Municipal and commercial scaleRead more →Apartment CompostingCompost without a yard using worm bins, countertop collection, or pickup.Best for: Renters and small householdsRead more →Backyard CompostingTurn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into soil in a simple outdoor bin or pile.Best for: Homes with outdoor spaceRead more →Bokashi CompostingFerment all your food waste, including meat and dairy, using beneficial microbes.Best for: People who want to compost everythingRead more →Cold CompostingThe low-effort approach: pile it up and let time do the work.Best for: Hands-off compostersRead more →Community CompostingNeighborhood-scale composting run by residents, gardens, or local organizations.Best for: Neighborhoods and shared gardensRead more →Green Cone CompostingA partially buried digester that handles all food waste, including meat and dairy.Best for: Food waste disposal, not compost harvestingRead more →Hot CompostingA faster, high-temperature method that breaks material down in weeks, not months.Best for: Gardeners who want fast resultsRead more →In-Vessel CompostingComposting inside an enclosed drum or container with controlled conditions.Best for: Institutions with limited spaceRead more →Sheet Composting (Lasagna)Build layers of organic material directly on a garden bed to compost in place.Best for: Building new garden bedsRead more →Trench CompostingBury food scraps directly in the garden and let them enrich the soil in place.Best for: Gardeners with open bedsRead more →Tumbler CompostingA sealed, rotating bin that makes turning your compost quick and clean.Best for: Tidy composters and small yardsRead more →Urban CompostingCompost in the city using compact bins, drop-off networks, or collection services.Best for: City residentsRead more →VermicompostingUse worms to turn food scraps into rich castings, indoors or out.Best for: Small spaces and apartmentsRead more →Windrow CompostingLarge outdoor rows of organic material turned regularly, used at commercial facilities.Best for: Farms and commercial facilitiesRead more →