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Yes, sawdust can be used in compost. Anything organic can be composted, including you and other animals and paper. Cellulose is difficult to digest by your hardworking microbes so make sure to have lots of green nitrogen material mixed in with it, ie. grass clippings, manure & food waste. Make sure there is NO treated wood sawdust as this is all poisonous.
HINT, but a garden fork and leave it in the compost pile at all times. this way you will automatically turn over your mix each time you visit it. This adds oxygen, as well as blending in the microbes with the materials. HINT 2, throw a few shovel fulls of topsoil or other compost as a starter. Keep the material damp like a wrung out sponge.
Ray "the compost Guru".
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What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
How can I effectively use sawdust for a composting toilet system?
To effectively use sawdust for a composting toilet system, layer it with human waste to help absorb moisture and reduce odor. The sawdust will also aid in the decomposition process, turning waste into compost. Make sure to regularly add sawdust to maintain a proper balance of carbon and nitrogen in the compost pile.
How should I properly dispose of sawdust?
Sawdust can be disposed of by mixing it with other organic materials in a compost pile, using it as mulch in your garden, or contacting your local waste management facility for proper disposal instructions. Avoid burning sawdust as it can release harmful chemicals into the air.
How can sawdust be effectively used in a composting toilet system to promote decomposition and odor control?
Sawdust can be added to a composting toilet system to help absorb moisture, provide carbon for the microbes that break down waste, and reduce odors. The sawdust creates air pockets that aid in decomposition and helps maintain a balanced carbon-to-nitrogen ratio in the compost pile.
How do you create an odorless compost?
After every layer of food, waste, or what have you, add a nice, equal layer of fresh sawdust. Fine wood chips will also work, but sawdust is best. The decomposition of the waste mixed in with the cut wood neutralizes the smell quite well. this technique is also used in many permanent outhouses.
What is the method of recycling biodegradable waste?
compost pile
Where can someone find out how to build a compost pile?
Someone can find out how to build a compost pile on the website Ehow. Also one can try the websites Ask, Yahoo Answers, and wiki.answers to see how to build a compost pile.
Why compost produce heat?
benefit of the compost pile generating heat
What is an organic way to keep flies away from a compost pile?
AnswerIf there are flies in a compost pile, there's an inbalance between carbon and nitrogen in the pile. There are a couple of ways to keep flies away from your compost pile... First of all try not to add meat, fish, or dairy products to your pile. Concentrated nitrogen sources like these and attract flies, as well as rats. If you do add them, chop them up, and bury them in the middle of the pile. Cover them with existing compost, dry leaves, straw, and/or sawdust. Fruit or vegetable matter should also be chopped and buried in the middle of the pile.This makes it hard for flies to reach the high-nitrogen materials to lay their eggs. Increasing the amount of "brown", high-carbon materials gives bacteria the upper hand in the pile. They'll break the scraps down before they can attact flies.If you can you should shred your compost materials before adding to the pile to about two inch pieces. This will speed up decomposition and increase the temperature of the pile. High temperatures kill existing fly larva.Rotating and aerating your pile can also help get rid of maggots since they can not survive in the center of a compost pile because of the heat.
What types of containers can be used as compost containers?
There are a variety of containers that can be used for your compost pile. You can purchase containers specifically designed to hold your compost, or you can get creative and make your own. This can be done using plastic storage containers, wood, trash cans, etc. You can also choose to forgo a container altogether, and just have a free standing compost pile in your garden.
Why are fertilizer and limestone added to a compost pile?
Adding nutrients and altering the pH are reasons for adding fertilizer and limestone to a compost pile. But if proper procedure is being followed under appropriate conditions, the compost pile needs no such supplements.
How can fruit flies be managed in a compost pile effectively?
Fruit flies in a compost pile can be managed effectively by covering the pile with a layer of dry leaves or newspaper to reduce access to the fruit flies. Additionally, regularly turning the compost pile to aerate it and maintain proper moisture levels can help deter fruit flies from breeding. Using a compost bin with a secure lid can also prevent fruit flies from accessing the compost pile.
