composting-starter-guide

Sets up a home composting system from bin selection to first harvest, covering tumbler, static bin, and vermicompost options. Provides the green/brown ratio (3:1 brown:green by volume), troubleshooting for common problems (odor, pests, slow decomposition), and seasonal maintenance guidance for different climates. Use when the user asks about starting a compost bin, composting food scraps, choosing a composting method, or troubleshooting compost problems. Do NOT use for large-scale or commercial composting, biogas or methane digester systems, municipal composting program design, or using compost as fertilizer in a garden plan (use gardening skills).

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name	composting-starter-guide
description	Sets up a home composting system from bin selection to first harvest, covering tumbler, static bin, and vermicompost options. Provides the green/brown ratio (3:1 brown:green by volume), troubleshooting for common problems (odor, pests, slow decomposition), and seasonal maintenance guidance for different climates. Use when the user asks about starting a compost bin, composting food scraps, choosing a composting method, or troubleshooting compost problems. Do NOT use for large-scale or commercial composting, biogas or methane digester systems, municipal composting program design, or using compost as fertilizer in a garden plan (use gardening skills).
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Composting Starter Guide

When to Use

Use this skill when:

User asks about starting a compost bin or pile at home
User wants to choose between composting methods (tumbler, bin, worm bin)
User needs help with the green/brown ratio or compost ingredients
User has a composting problem (smell, pests, not decomposing)
User wants to reduce food waste through composting
User asks what can and cannot be composted

Do NOT use when:

User needs commercial or large-scale composting solutions

Problem

Likely Cause

Fix

Bad smell (rotten, ammonia)

Too many greens, too wet, or not enough air

Add brown materials to restore 3:1 ratio. Turn the pile. If waterlogged, add dry browns and turn

Not decomposing (nothing happening)

Too dry, not enough greens, pile too small

Add water until moist. Add green materials. Ensure pile is at least 3x3x3 ft

Pests (fruit flies)

Exposed food scraps

Always bury food under browns. In worm bins, freeze scraps before adding (kills fly eggs)

Pests (rodents)

Meat, dairy, or oils in compost; open pile

Remove prohibited items. Use a closed bin or tumbler. Add hardware cloth to bottom of open bins

Compost is slimy

Too wet, too many greens, compacted

Add dry browns, turn to introduce air, spread pile slightly to increase airflow

Worms dying or escaping

Too hot, too acidic, or too wet in worm bin

Reduce citrus and onion scraps. Add dry bedding. Ensure drainage holes are working. Move bin to cooler location

## Home Composting Setup Plan ### Composting Profile | Parameter | Value | |--------------------|------------------------------------| | Housing type | [House / Apartment / Townhouse] | | Space available | [Yard / Patio / Indoor only] | | Waste volume | [Small / Medium / Large] | | Climate | [Hot / Temperate / Cold / Humid] | | Budget | [Minimal / Moderate / Flexible] | ### Recommended Method | Feature | Your Setup | |-------------------|-------------------------------------| | Method | [Tumbler / Static bin / Vermicompost] | | Bin type | [Description and size] | | Location | [Where to place] | | Starting cost | $[Range] | | Capacity | [X gallons input per week] | | Time to first compost | [X weeks/months] | ### Green/Brown Ratio Guide | Add This (Green) | Add This (Brown) | Never Add | |--------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------| | [Item 1] | [Item 1] | [Item 1] | | [Item 2] | [Item 2] | [Item 2] | | Target: 1 part | Target: 3 parts | | ### Setup Steps 1. [Step 1] 2. [Step 2] 3. [Step 3] ### Maintenance Schedule | Task | Frequency | Notes | |--------------------|---------------------|-----------------------| | [Task 1] | [How often] | [Details] | | [Task 2] | [How often] | [Details] | ### Troubleshooting Quick Reference | Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | |--------------------|---------------------|-----------------------| | [Problem 1] | [Cause] | [Fix] | ### Estimated Impact | Metric | Value | |-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Waste diverted | [X lbs/year from landfill] | | Compost produced | [X cubic feet/year] | | CO2e avoided | [X lbs/year] |

Add This (Green -- 1 part)	Add This (Brown -- 3 parts)	Never Add
Fruit and vegetable scraps	Dry leaves (your main supply)	Meat, fish, or bones
Coffee grounds and tea leaves	Shredded cardboard boxes	Dairy products
Eggshells	Shredded newspaper	Cooking oils and fats
Fresh plant trimmings	Paper towels (unbleached)	Dog or cat waste
Grass clippings (thin layer)	Small twigs and stems	Diseased plant material

Task	Frequency	Notes
Add kitchen scraps + leaves	Every 2-3 days	Always bury scraps under browns
Turn pile with garden fork	Every 1-2 weeks	Mixes air in, speeds decomposition
Check moisture level	Weekly	Should feel like a wrung-out sponge. PNW rain may over-wet in winter -- cover with a tarp if needed
Harvest finished compost	Every 4-6 months	Compost is ready when it looks like dark, crumbly soil and smells earthy

Problem	Likely Cause	Fix
Smells bad	Too many greens, too wet	Add a thick layer of dry leaves, turn the pile
Not decomposing	Too dry or pile too small	Add water, ensure pile is at least 3x3x3 ft
Fruit flies	Exposed food scraps	Always bury scraps under 3 inches of leaves
Soggy in PNW winter	Too much rain	Cover with a tarp, leaving sides open for air
Rodents	Food exposed or prohibited items added	Ensure food is always buried; remove any meat/dairy if accidentally added

Metric	Value
Food waste diverted	600-800 lbs/year (3-4 gal/week x 52 weeks)
Dry leaves composted	400-600 lbs/year (your brown supply)
Compost produced	4-8 cubic feet of finished compost per year
CO2e avoided	~500-700 lbs CO2e/year (food waste in landfill produces methane; composting produces CO2 instead, which has ~25x lower warming impact)
Cost savings	Reduced trash bag usage; free compost for garden (worth $30-60/year if purchased)

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Composting Starter Guide

When to Use

Composting Starter Guide

When to Use

Process

Output Format

Rules

Edge Cases

Example

Home Composting Setup Plan

Composting Profile

Recommended Method: Static Bin

Green/Brown Ratio Guide

Setup Steps

Maintenance Schedule

Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Estimated Impact

Parameter	Value
Housing type	House with small backyard
Space available	Backyard (small)
Waste volume	Medium (3-4 gallons/week food scraps)
Climate	Pacific Northwest (temperate, wet winters, mild summers)
Budget	Minimal to moderate

Feature	Your Setup
Method	Static compost bin
Bin type	DIY wire mesh bin (4 wooden pallets or hardware cloth cylinder) or purchased bin ($30-60)
Location	Back corner of yard, partial shade, on soil (not concrete)
Starting cost	$0-30 (DIY) or $30-60 (purchased bin)
Capacity	Handles 3-5 gallons of food scraps per week plus dry leaves
Time to first compost	4-6 months with active turning; faster in summer, slower in winter

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When to Use

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When to Use

Process

Output Format

Rules

Edge Cases

Example

Home Composting Setup Plan

Composting Profile

Recommended Method: Static Bin

Green/Brown Ratio Guide

Setup Steps

Maintenance Schedule

Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Estimated Impact