Composters allow you to collect food scraps and other compostable materials in a container. You can find a large variety of these types of composters from just a standard bucket with a lid to something a little more convenient such as an electric composter or the convenient spinning composter.
Composting buckets work by having kitchen scraps and other organic wastes added to them. They provide an area where these organic matters can actually decompose into a usable supplement for your garden and plants. The electric composter works by heating up the material added to the bucket where it decomposes at a quicker rate than just being left on its own.
You can add a large variety of materials to your compost bucket. These include egg shells, fruit and vegetable scraps. Any material which is organic in nature (meaning not rocks or metals) can actually be added to the compost pile. One thing to stay away from, however, is any type of animal waste. This includes dairy and meat. Though animal products can decompose and are sometimes added into some soil supplements (such as blood and bone meal) it can attract pests and insects to your compost, which you want to avoid.
Another great benefit to using compost containers is that you keep your compost in an area which is contained. This is great to avoid any smells and also helps to detract any pests which might be interested in your pile!
The compost which you make can be used in many different ways. Compost is high in organic matter and microbes which are used by plants as food and aid in the growth of plant roots. The microbes in compost also help plants resist pests and diseases. You can use compost in your garden by just spreading it around plants which need a little boost of nutrients or you can even add it to planting mixes before you transplant any new seedlings.