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Compost FAQs

Compost has unpleasant smell.
Too wet, not enough oxygen: add dry material and aerate.

Compost smells of ammonia.
Too much nitrogen: add carbon material and mix.

Compost not working.
Too dry: add water or Not enough nitrogen: add nitrogen rich material and mix.

Too many flies.
Kitchen waste exposed: cover with dirt, leaves, etc.

Ants in the pile building a nest.
Too dry: add water and mix.

Pale green mould in pile.
Too wet: add dry material


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