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Vermicomposting uses worms, usually red wigglers, to decompose organic matter. The process produces worm castings, a high-nutrient compost. Suitable for fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and non-glossy paper.

This method involves digging a trench and burying organic waste directly in the soil where it breaks down over time. Suitable for most organic kitchen and garden waste, excluding meat and dairy.

Cold composting is less labor-intensive than hot composting but takes longer. Materials are piled up and left to decompose over time. Suitable for a variety of organic matter, including kitchen scraps, yard waste, and paper.

Hot composting involves piling organic matter at a ratio that encourages thermophilic bacteria to thrive, raising the core temperature to between 49 to 77°C (120 to 170°F). Suitable for a mixture of nitrogen-rich 'greens' (like fruit and vegetable scraps) and carbon-rich 'browns' (such as dead leaves and branches).

Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that uses a specific group of microorganisms to ferment organic materials. Suitable for nearly all kitchen waste, including meat and dairy, which are not recommended for other types of composting.

Windrow composting involves forming long piles called 'windrows' and regularly turning them for aeration. Suitable for large volumes of organic waste like that from farms or large gardens, including crop residues and animal manure.

This method involves creating a pile of organic waste with a built-in aeration system or layered to encourage passive air flow. Suitable for a wide range of organic materials, including yard waste, kitchen scraps, and manures.

Also known as 'lasagna composting,' this method involves creating layers of organic materials that will decompose in place to enrich the soil. Suitable for leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and cardboard.

A form of composting where piles are turned frequently to add oxygen, speeding up the decomposition process. Suitable for garden waste, fruit and vegetable scraps, and yard trimmings.