How to Start Composting in a Small Apartment

Composting in an apartment sounds impossible. It is not.

The simplest method is a countertop compost bin. Collect your food scraps in a small container with a charcoal filter. No smell. No flies. Empty it weekly.

Bokashi composting works indoors. It uses beneficial bacteria to ferment food scraps, including meat and dairy. The process is odorless. The result is a nutrient rich soil amendment.

Worm composting is efficient. Red wigglers eat your food scraps and produce castings that are incredible for plants. A worm bin fits under your sink. It does not smell if maintained properly.

Community compost drop offs are available in many cities. Collect your scraps and drop them at a designated location. Some farmers markets accept compost.

The goal is to keep organic waste out of landfills. Food in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting eliminates that.