The smaller you can make the fragments of your compost material, the better. An easy way to break up leaves and grass clippings is by running over them with a lawnmower. Kitchen materials can be reduced with a knife. Other materials can be chopped with a square-pointed shovel. How about a chipper shredder or a chain saw to chop up your lettuce. Or a sledge hammer like that guy Gallagher?, or am I showing my age? Just joking around…
Anyone else know any cool techniques for breaking up compost? How about Karate?
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I usually save up stuff throughout the week, in an old container in the fridge, and pull out the food processor once a week. I chop up all the kitchen scraps, and add them to the center of the pile (to reduce the chance of rodents, etc.) It is really amazing how quickly they are broken down in the compost pile! And, as long as you keep it turned and keep a good mix of stuff in it, there is no bad smell (no animal products of any kind, though!)
That’s a good idea about the food processor!