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It is best to have the bin in the sun so that it gets the most heat. Heat is needed to brake down yard waste into compost.

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Why do you have to put your compost bin in sunlight?

A compost bin does not have to be put in sunlight. Shade helps the bin preserve proper air, heat and moisture levels for the breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables to take place. Sunlight may heat warmed-up compost to the point that the bin's contents catch fire.


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What it is a compost bin?

A bin that is used when composting manure and vegetation.


What is dead plants or animal matter that can be used in places like compost bin?

No dead animal matter is suitable for a compost bin.


Can a frog live in my compost bin?

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Can potatoes go in a compost bin?

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I need a nice table top compost bin where can you find this?

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