Woodworking Dust/Chips and Composting

according to http://www.compostguide.com/
You’ll need a lot of nitrogen materials to make up for the high carbon content. Don’t use too much, and don’t use treated woods.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I agree with Debbie, you will need to add some other organic materials – egg shells, coffee grounds, leftover veggies/fruits(fresh that is), grass clippings. That will get things going to create some really good compost. A few beers will help, the compost that is, it prevents fungus and promotes organic growth.

-- What would Marc do?

Need a good mix of “green” (grass clippings, veggies and other non-animal foods) and “brown” ingredients (earth and I”m not sure what else…. I tend to lack on the “brown” side.

If things start to smell, it’s too wet, needs more dirt and help breathing.

If you’re composting for a veggie garden be extra careful with what you compost, don’t want to be eating any nasty stuff.

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They say to avoid Black Walnut leaves, so I think the sawdust, & chips of it would be bad.

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