Comments on: Compost Odor? Potential Solutions!

By: JBK

JBK — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:58:28 +0000

On the Odor control issue I have found a product called Ecosorb by OMI Industries works extremely well also. It is great to use in the short term until you can equalize your mix. It is fast acting, easy, and does not affect your compost in any way. I use it on my bins and my piles both. Great organic product.

By: David H.

David H. — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:13:07 +0000

I LOVE composting my own garden and chicken (manure) materials to maintain a nearly sustainable, organic garden. I never before had an ammonia smell to my compost. Thanks for your website. Now I know – too many grass clippings and not enough “brown” materials. (Or maybe too much water, now that my little grandchildren are helping – sometimes their help is a little too enthusiastic!) Thanks again, David in Phoenix, AZ

By: lars

lars — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:02:06 +0000

@Kel

I’m not sure how big your compost bin is, but this product works great.
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/odor-cure.html

By: Kel

Kel — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:39 +0000

Hello,

I am living in Seattle, where meat and dairy scraps (and nearly all food) are allowed in our compost bin. It has begun smelling soooooo bad that I had to bleach the bin. I am now worried about the bleach and what to do to keep the smell down from now on. I used to use compost bags, however, that is an added expense. I will just go back to bags if I have to, but I am wondering if there is a way to keep the smell down. It seems to be that the guys that pick it up don’t empty it all the way. Not their fault I think. Any product that is cheaper than bags that can keep down any odor?

Thanks a million!!

Kel