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Process: Aerobic decomposition at lower temperatures. Advantages: Requires less maintenance, less likely to kill beneficial microbes. Suitable materials: Leaves, yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable scraps.

Process: Aerobic decomposition at high temperatures (130-160°F). Advantages: Rapid breakdown, kills pathogens and weed seeds. Suitable materials: Green waste, manure, food scraps.

Process: Burying organic waste in trenches. Advantages: Simple, no bin required, enriches soil directly. Suitable materials: Vegetable scraps, fruit peels, leaves.

Process: Piling organic waste into long rows (windrows) and periodically turning them. Advantages: Scales well for large volumes, good aeration. Suitable materials: Farm waste, yard trimmings, food scraps.

Process: Anaerobic fermentation using inoculated bran. Advantages: Can process meats and dairy, low odor, quick. Suitable materials: Meat, dairy, cooked foods, as well as typical compostables.

Process: Using worms, typically red wigglers, to decompose organic waste. Advantages: Produces nutrient-rich castings, suitable for small-scale. Suitable materials: Fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells.

Process: Decomposing organic matter within a contained environment. Advantages: Controllable environment, rapid decomposition, minimal odors. Suitable materials: Food waste, garden waste, animal manure.