Static Pile
A static compost pile is a low-effort, reliable way to turn organic waste into rich compost without needing constant turning or special equipment. Instead of mixing the pile regularly, you build it in layers adding food scraps, yard waste, and plenty of carbon-rich materials like dried leaves or wood chips to keep air pockets throughout the pile. Because it requires minimal maintenance, a static pile is great for households with a bit more outdoor space. Over time, the pile naturally breaks down into dark, crumbly compost that can be used to nourish gardens, trees, and soil in your community or at home!
More about the One-Bin
Recipe
3-1
To create the best multi-use compost we recommend using a 2-to1 ratio of browns to greens. This layering will look like lasagna, for every two layers of high carbon rich organic material, add a layer of nitrogen (green) material.
Cycle
Temperature Phases
As an outdoor composting system, the one-bin system will go through different temperature phases. Mesophilic phase, this is where the compost will start to get warm 70-100°F. During the thermophilic phase the pile's temperature can range between 100 to 155°F, this phases indicates high microbial activity. The mature phase occurs when the pile is cooling down ready to be sieved and used.
Maintence
Turning and Watering
Converting the feed stocks into compost can take 4 to 6 months, during this time you need to water and turn it. During the first month and half, the mile will need constant turning and water. You'll know if the the moisture is just right by doing the squeeze test.
Trouble Shooting
Sometimes composting gets a little off-track, but most issues come down to small adjustments—and with a few simple tweaks, your pile can get right back to working the way it should.
Bad Smells
Smells can occur when there is too much green material, not enough air flow or the bin is too wet.
To solve this try increasing the amount of turning, add more brown material and or reduce the amount of green waste.
The best way to get rid of them is to burry the food completely and reduce the amount of feeding rate and amount.
Pile is too hot or
not heating up.
The lack of heat can be due to to the lack of moisture, green material, or the pile isnt big enought.
If the pile is hotter then 155°F the heat will start killing the good microbes.
Compost is too Dry/Wet
If pile is too dry, it has too much brown material.
If pile is too wet there is too much green material or there is not sufficient air flow.
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Lingering Questions
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