Creating a Composting Pit

Create a compost pit or pile at school if there is enough room and your school has a garden. This is a great activity for classes to have hands-on experience in learning how to compost. It can also be done by an environmental club at school. Since a compost pile is left alone for the most part, it is not labor-intensive once you begin the initial process of developing the program.

Step by Step

Separate the materials (trash cans with different labeled slots are a great option) - to avoid pests and foul smells, make sure to separate meat, grease, or dairy products
Choose a site to be your compost spot, preferably a dry, shady area
Get some supplies ready, such as shovels, a base layer of twigs, mulch to provide drainage, etc. Make sure to research what the school has and see if things you need can be donated.
Build your compost pit or pile with food scraps - to avoid pests and foul smells, make sure to separate meat, grease, or dairy products
Mix often and keep moist

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