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Step 1: Place the container in a level spot on the earth where there is good water drainage and significant sun exposure. Dig a shallow hole one or two inches deep the diameter of the composter. Step 2: Line the bottom of the composter with heavy-duty wire (optional) and place composter into the shallow hole. Step 3: Add organic materials. When adding food waste, either dig it into the existing compost immediately, or cover it well with soil or a layer of leaves. Add both nitrogen-rich green materials, and carbon-rich brown materials. For example, when adding kitchen scraps or grass, also add some dry leaves. Chop or shred materials into small pieces to make the composting process go faster. Step 4: Keep the pile moist but not wet - like the dampness of a wrung out sponge. Use a tight-fitting cover to keep the pile from becoming too wet from rainfall. If it gets too dry, water it with a watering can or hose. Using a tight-fitting cover will also keep animals and flies away. Step 5: Provide air to the pile by turning it with a pitchfork or shovel, by using a ventilation tool, or by placing an air stack in the center of the pile.
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