the composting is a process depends largely upon the ingredients. It can take anywhere from three weeks to 6 months in some cases, but it will eventually decompose. Having a healthy mix of brown matter and green matter in the bin shortens the time. Using red worms and a variety of mites will also hasten the composting process as well as ensuring it's properly damp.

Compost is created through a reaction of carbon and nitrogen. Matter that is considered green (high is nitrogen) include food scraps, grass clippings and non-diseased weeds. Matter that is considered brown (high in carbon) include dried leaves, newspaper, saw dust and wood chips.

It is important to keep a healthy balance of green and brown matter. The general rule of thumb is a 30:1 ratio of brown to green matter. But keep in mind that this ratio applies to weight, not volume.