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Originally Posted by loonguy
Does composting kitchen waste entail any risk of attracting pests such as racoons, rodents, or even bears?
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Properly-maintained compost should reduce animal visits. Ensuring the compost is covered with “browns” will reduce smell, which is the main attractant for animals.
Vermont has provided some guidelines on how to reduce bear and other animal visits to a backyard pile:
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/learn-...n-bear-country
Municipal composting is a great solution, but unfortunately, only about 10 localities in NH do it. I think Lebanon and Rochester are the two closest towns to Winnipesaukee that offer municipal composting solutions. Some of NH’s rules about municipal composting make it challenging to get permits. This is partly why we don’t see more of it in the state. When it is available, it is great because the breadth of materials that can be sent off is greater than what one can typically compost in a backyard.