How to start composting?
How do I start composting
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https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/how-to-start-a-compost-pile
Hi Lisa -
Here's a great 101-style article on getting started with composting and everything you ever need to know. Also how we DIY'ed building our compost bin. My Stepson built it for a Boy Scout merit badge. Hope this all helps and happy composting! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/composting/
https://pinkfortitude.com/compost-bin/
Save a milk carton and throw your scraps in it. Then take bricks and make a pit in your back yard (Away from house) as it will smell when it decomposes. Coffee grounds and vegetables, egg shells work great to add protein, and nutrients to the materials.
I have been composting for a dozen years and have NEVER had a "smell" problem. Are you composting ONLY vegetable matter? My in is in my back yrd/within 5' of my neighbor's drive. I have never had a complaint.
NEVER "COMPOST" ANIMAL PRODUCTS.
You will be smell free.