can you smell the compost?
1960585
I only notice a little odor when top is open, but nothing offensive, just earthy. Of course if meat or dairy were to be put in it would have an odor. It is the easiest composting I have ever done.
1960586
You must be able to smell your compost, let your nose be your guide. Compost will always have a smell, from an unacceptable offensive odor to the ideal pleasant, earthy smell of good, rich earth. You can control the odor, as you do so you will produce a fresh-smelling, highly valuable pile of earth food. Strong odors help indicate what your compost is lacking. For example, does a rich brown compost smell like ammonia? The nitrogen content is too much; add a carbon source like leaves. A musty smell means too much moisture; add dry beddings. Keep meat, dairy and oily foods out. Remove all food still distinguishable after 2-3 weeks. Place tumbler in sunniest spot possible, rotate drum on a regular basis, and add water as needed to keep damp, not soggy.
1960587
If you mean "will my yard stick from this" then no. If you mean "when I open it and stick my face near the opening will I smell something" then yes. I've never noticed any smell while it is closed
1960588
Only if you don't have the correct ratio of green-to-brown compost. Good compost never smells bad.
1960589
No, I have not once smelled the compost when the container is closed. When the container is open, I have only caught a hint of "earthy" smell. It's been a really good purchase for me. Just make sure you put holes in the base so water doesn't gather. (the part that the drum rests on) Hope that helps!
1960590
Yes, but it can be reduced by using more "brown" materials like breads, grains, and leaves and fewer "green" materials.
1595832
I'm not sure. Since compost generates its own heat, it may cook the nematodes. I'd do some research if I were you.
976185
Our county recommends that every time you add food scraps to the composter, cover them with enough "browns" (i.e. dead leaves) to mask the smell of the food. This should keep your compost from attracting animals.
1562643
See if you can find a large boot tray or similar "platform" to place under the composted. Lay some newspaper and dirt on that. Then place your composted on it, start filling it, and you should be good to go!
1328456
It appears to be composting just fine. My bin is full from veggie scraps all winter and froze a little but appears to be heating up again. I plan to order another one so one can be filling as the other gets done. I expect the process will go quicker in the summer. I like these bins. Sturdy and simple. Mine also smells a little, which I thought was natural, but apparently my ratio between "green & brown" is off.
2191952
Yes, but meat tends to mold faster. Also, I've read in several places that meat isn't recommended for compost for the garden.
1803991
Maybe right when we took it out of the box but that was a while back. I can't remember smelling anything.
852018
You still need compost to brew the tea but it will add to the healthy biology of the tea. A little goes a long way!
804665
didnot try yet, it has a charcol filter. smelling from package it has no smell
1711957
You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost myths)" You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost... » Read More You can compost meat and other food scraps. Most people don't because of the smell, fear of attracting vermin, and the need to wait longer for your compost. I compost all our old leftovers but I usually try to keep the meat to a minimum. This system does a great job of oder control. The smell is a bit stronger when you open the lid but nothing I can't put up for the minute it takes me to add new scraps to the bin. I've never tracked if it takes longer to compost because we rotate between two bins. Mother Jones online has an article called "You Can't Compost Meat (and other compost myths)" « Show Less
88622
No, my sister, who uses it, has not detected any type of odor from the stool. She loves it.
2086337
Depends how close to the house... I think it smells, but if you aerate it blah blah blah, not much.
1042371
Not really, composting goes on standstill during winter. Any temperature below 55 degrees is not great for composting.
1402844
I am composting with food scraps and don't notice a smell. Of course, the weather is still cold and I am not spending a lot of time outdoors.
553715
I don't really remember and I found the instructions away. But you can go online Google composting and get a lot of information.
660887
No. I could not detect any odor. We really love everything about these bags! So, much better than the paper bags we used to use.
1391275
I dont think so. I never really used mine the smell is enough for me to stand back