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Shredders don't seem to have much trouble with wood - unless it's very fresh and very fibrous. You can't force too much through all at once either. That'll clog it up.

Barberitos, 1000 Faces Coffee and Creature Comforts are a few of the local businesses that compost. The two UGA interns also suggest students should look into a service such as Let Us Compost.

Your compost bin should always be as damp as a wet sponge, with water making up approximately 5% of the pile. A bin that is too wet can cause a bad smell and dramatically slow the composting process.

Inside my house, the shredder is the equivalent of the compost bin outdoors, based on how much it is put to work. I shred everything. In fact, I derive great pleasure from it.

Q: I have read with great interest and desperation your writings on composting. From my own experience, I concur with your advice that the organic material needs to be no more than 1/2 inch in size.

The best wood chippers efficiently break down yard waste to create mulch and compost that can be used for gardening and other tasks. These are our top picks for 2024.