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FAQ-QUESTION 6

What is the optimal size of a composting system?
  1. The bigger, the better.
  2. Long and narrow.
  3. About 3 feet high by 3 feet long by 3 feet wide.

You are correct!  The answer is "c.  About 3 feet high by 3 feet long by 3 feet wide."

The ideal size of the backyard composting pile in a bin is about one cubic yard (3' x 3' x 3'). If you generate more than one cubic yard of material, consider using more bins, rather than larger piles, which may compact and restrict air flow.

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