I have a small yard. (entire property is only 33 x 75) I have tried composting more than once, wasting time, money and equipment.

My last batch was made in a big trash bin, following the directions in the 'Green Thumb Garden Handbook.' After two years it was virtually unchanged. Now my yard waste goes in paper bags and the city picks it up twice a year.

I am happy to say that a local town composts it in a huge operation.